film diplomacy
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U.S. Foreign Service Officer Kala Carruthers Azar tells the story of the switch to virtual programming during COVID-19 lockdown in Amman.
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Rachel Gandin Mark discusses how the American Film Showcase is redefining person-to-person diplomacy and innovative programming during COVID-19.
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Film and television play a critical role in shaping America's soft power abroad. The COVID-19 crisis has brought Hollywood to a standstill as productions are put on hold. What does a post-pandemic future look like for Hollywood, and what are the implications for America's soft power?
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The Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou starts this week. Read about this year's iteration.
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The latest article by East Asian Studies professor Hieyoon Kim offers an analysis of South Korea's film archive during the 1970s and 1980s.
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Colin Maclay talked with Nicholas Cull about the media importance of the film.
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A podcast delves into the rise of Chinese cinema and its dual aim at home and abroad.