Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles (1974) utilizes conventions of Native American stereotyping in order to ultimately disprove them. Brooks, master of the smart and not-so-subtle satire, makes good use of these stereotypes not only to deflate them, but also to debunk racism as a whole. Throughout his work he not only exaggerates stereotypes but builds up those who might otherwise be oppressed and makes them the heroes of the film.
| Presenter: | Elisabeth Hobbs (Undergraduate Student) |
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| Topic: | Film Studies |
| Location: | 104 Edwards |
| Time: | 1:45 pm (Session III) Please note that presentation times are approximate. If you are interested in attending sessions with multiple presentations, please be in the room at the start of the session. |
Zotero (Education focus)
5 pm - 6:15 pm
Naturalization Ceremony
11 am - noon
Leadership Program Kick-off
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ADP Distinguished Speaker Series "The Audacity to Heal: Our Rape Culture"
7 pm - 9 pm
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