The Cultural and Cinematic Legacy of "The Godfather" on Monday, November 14 @7pm in Brubeck Room
Please join us in the Brubeck Room for an entertaining look at the legacy of “The Godfather.” “The Godfather” films continue to fascinate audiences. They have become some of the most enduring in the industry and have played a major role in influencing audience perceptions and misperceptions of criminal activities and family life.
Greg Blank will examine themes of family, family values, the criminal empire of the Corleone family as a metaphor for American capitalism and values, and the immigrant experience, and the film’s legacy of phrases that endure in the contemporary popular lexicon (“I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse”; “keep your friends close, but your enemies closer”, etc.). It will also explore the folklore, legend, and background stories on the actual making of the film - Mario Puzo’s input, rallies by various Italian groups against the making of the film, difficulties with the studio and for office, perception of the film content, and the casting of experienced actors versus Coppola’s choices of relative unknowns.
A Long Island based filmmaker, film historian, and lecturer, Greg Blank has over 15 years of experience as a producer, director, cinematographer, and editor.
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