Description
At age 25, Orson Welles directed and starred in what some would say is the greatest film ever made. Produced nearly 80 years ago, Citizen Kane was immediately recognized for its technical brilliance and creative energy. This talk describes the making of this great film, its creators (including composer Bernard Herrmann), and the controversies behind it. Although the talk includes many clips from the film to demonstrate its innovations, participants are urged to watch the entire film beforehand.
Dan Sherman, PhD, is an economist whose interests include opera and American musical theatre. Since 2010, Dan has given many talks and classes on film, film music, classical composers, and great musical theatre composers and lyricists. He has spoken to lifelong learning groups, university groups, and social groups in the Washington, DC area and throughout the country via Zoom.