Film Lecture Series: The Cultural and Cinematic Legacy of The Godfather

The Godfather films continue to fascinate and entertain audiences and have played a major role in influencing audience’s perceptions and misperceptions of criminal activities and family life.  We will examine the folklore, legend, and background stories of the films and discuss the film’s legacy of phrases that endure in the contemporary popular lexicon. Through clips from the films and from the documentary, The Godfather Legacy, we’ll gain insights into the cinematic legacy of the films.