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September 06 - October 25, 2024

The Hollywood Cartoon

Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center • 28 S Linn St Iowa CityIA  52240 Organized by Iowa City Senior Center

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Description

Weekly screenings and discussions will cover a range of topics from twentieth century animation history. Starting with the first animated cartoon from 1906 and silent cartoons; the betrayal that launched an industry: Disney and the early sound cartoons; Depression-era cartoons; the rise and fall of Max Fleischer; World War II films; the enduring appeal of the Looney Tunes (and how to know the differences among their top directors); the 1950s “cartoon modern”; and independent cartoons of the 70s and 80s. Presented by Iowa City cartoonist Dewey McGuire.

Activity Secondary Category

Membership Required

Location

302 at Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center

Prerequisites

Iowa City Membership - 1 person
or Iowa City Membership - 2 people
or Iowa City Membership - 3 people
or Iowa City Membership - 4 people
or Non-Iowa City Membership - 1 person
or Non-Iowa City Membership - 2 people
or Non-Iowa City Membership - 3 people
or RenewActive Membership
or Visitor Membership

When

September 06 - October 25, 2024

10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Friday

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Age and Gender

Co-Ed

Location

Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center

28 S Linn St Iowa CityIA  52240

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