1979 was the last year of a decade for major changes in the film industry. The decade had introduced a new crop of filmmakers to American audiences. In this course, we will watch five films from 1979 including All That Jazz, Norma Rae, and Kramer vs. Kramer. The film will be introduced by the instructor, followed by the screening, with a short break followed by a behind-the-scenes lecture by the instructor and class discussion.