Stephen Brooks
‘Habermas and Quaker Business Method’.
Friday 6 June 2025
19:00-20:30 (UK time)
An introduction to how Quakers have been portrayed in film and television from 1900 to the present day, looking at a number of different genres and identifying the common traits used to depict Quakers.
This session will include watching clips of films and TV programmes from American Westerns to modern day British detective dramas. It will build on Stephen Brooks’ chapter from The Quaker World (eds. Daniels and Grant, Routledge, 2022), ‘Representations of Quakers in Television and Film’.
On the booking form, there is a chance for you to let us know about any accessibility or communication adjustments that will enable you to participate more fully in the course. Automated Zoom closed captions are available for all live sessions but if you feel you require more accurate closed captioning please email us directly in addition to booking.