Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes Dr. Andrew J. Douglas, the deputy director at Bryn Mawr Film Institute, to talk about the language of film in “The Godfather.” Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 masterpiece based on co-screenwriter Mario Puzo’s blockbuster novel is routinely praised as a family saga of Shakespearean grandeur, a uniquely American tale that paints a flaws-and-all portrait of our nation, a sterling exemplar of cinematic storytelling, and a cultural touchstone. Yet what most people don’t think about – or aren’t aware of – is that “The Godfather” could not be any of these things without first being a compendium of finely executed film techniques. In this lecture, we will examine clips from “The Godfather” to gain both a better understanding of editing, cinematography, and more – a greater appreciation of the film. Surely, we’ve made you an offer you can’t refuse. Registration is $22 per person. For more information or to register, please call 802-867-0111 or visit our website at greenmtnacademy.org.