Through Cultural Diplomacy, Sparking Conversations on the Silver Screen

Posted by Marjorie Ames / February 13, 2012

A worker prepares a movie reel to be displayed in San Sebastian, Spain, Sept. 20, 2008. [AP File Photo]

The American Film Showcase, a partnership between the U.S. Department of State and the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, uses film as a public diplomacy tool to bring people together and foster greater understanding across cultures. An arts-based exchange, the Showcase is a dynamic way to share the vision, artistry and diverse viewpoints of American filmmakers. USC convened a committee of 23 notable filmmakers, academics and film experts that recommended a slate of films for their cinematic mastery and without regard to specific policies or practices depicted in the film. The program, like so many of the Department's public diplomacy initiatives, demonstrates the diversity of thought and style in the United States.

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