The lives of the US presidents have been a rich source of stories for Hollywood films: of the 43 US leaders to date, all but three have been portrayed in at least one feature film. In this Centre for Continuing Education course, film critic Eddie Cockrell explored the intersection of Hollywood and Washington, presenting clips and features showing dramatic portrayals of US presidents. The course also examined fictional commanders in chief, as well as films, both fictional and documentary, that depict and question the American political system.
Past event
Shoot the president
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1 May 2008. 12.00am–12.00am AEST
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20 November 2024
On 20 November 2024 — two weeks after the US election — the United States Studies Centre will host the second Sydney International Strategy Forum, bringing together world-renowned thought leaders for an in-depth discussion of what happens next.
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19 July 2024
6.00pm
-8.00pm AEST
A panel discussion featuring co-host of “Planet America” Chas Licciardello, former Assistant Press Secretary for President Ronald Reagan Kim Hoggard and USSC Director of Research Jared Mondschein.
30 May 2024
6.30pm
-8.30pm AEST
Experts from the United States Studies Centre delivered a guide for decision-makers regarding the next US presidential administration.