Crime & Justice In Suburbia: The Motion Picture Version, a lecture by Dr. Philip Dolce

This presentation focuses on types of crimes that motion pictures depict in American suburbs and the various punishments meted out for these crimes.  Issues of class, race, and gender are discussed.  The role of suburban law enforcement, as portrayed by motion pictures, will also be presented. 

Dr. Philip Dolce is a Professor of History at Bergen Community College where he was named a Distinguished Faculty Scholar by Bergen Community College, and holds a BA degree from St. John’s University, and a MA and Ph.D. from Fordham University, along with a certificate in Management Development from Harvard University.

Crime and Justice in Suburbia: The Motion Picture Version is being presented in conjunction with CRIME STORY, an exhibition of artwork inspired by crime at Arts Guild New Jersey. The exhibition opens on May 1 and runs through June 2, 2011.  CRIME STORY is free to the public and open during gallery hours (Saturday & Sunday, 1-4 PM) and during office hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9 AM-12 Noon and 1-4 PM.