In this online lecture, we will investigate how films reflect and shape societal values, discussing the influence of movies on public opinion and vice versa. Film discussed will include "Do the Right Thing" (1989), "Crash" (2004), "Norma Rae" (1979), "12 Angry Men" (1957), "Philadelphia" (1993), "Slumdog Millionaire" (2008), "In the Heat of the Night" (1967), and "Network" (1976), among many others.