Auteur Film Series Will Explore Journalism-Related Themes

Aug. 1, 2022 – Collin College’s Auteur Film Series will focus on the theme of journalism in its 2022-23 season. The six-film series is free and open to the public.

The Auteur Film Series presents classic, foreign, and independent films with brief educational introductions before the screenings and faculty-led panel discussions afterward. The film series is designed to challenge the intellect and encourage conversations that engage students in civil discourse.

The following films are scheduled for the fall semester: “The Post,” shown at the Angelika Film Center in Plano, Sept. 22; “Almost Famous,” shown at the Frisco Campus, Oct. 18; “Shattered Glass,” shown at the Plano Campus, Nov. 16; “The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords,” shown at the Plano Campus, Feb. 7; “The Devil Wears Prada,” shown at The Angelika Film Center in Plano, March 16; and “Spotlight” shown at the McKinney Campus, April 19.

The films will all be shown at 7 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before the film begins, and seating is limited. Some material may not be suitable for all audiences.

For more information on the Auteur Film Series, including film ratings, visit www.collin.edu/academics/auteurfilms or contact 972.881.5140.

The Auteur Film Series is supported by the Academic Affairs and Workforce divisions at Collin College.

Collin College serves more than 56,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, and a new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management to be offered beginning Fall 2022.The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, govern­ment, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.