This Osher class explores little-known by significant aspects of the work of Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most revered yet controversial film directors. The course will look at the makings of Hitchcock both ahead of his time and still relevant today—artistically, historically and politically.

The films scheduled for the course are Sabotage (1936), a story of modern-day terrorism in pre-war London, Dial M for Murder (1954) a 3-D suspense thriller, short films during WWII as a contribution to the war effort, an included suppressed film about the Holocaust and never-before-seen footage from Hitchcock's fascinating unrealized projects. The first course will be Monday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Manhattan Arts Center. The second and third classes will be Monday, Oct. 12, and Monday, Oct. 19 at the same time and location. Transportation is provided and will depart from the Village Entrance at 1:30 p.m. Please sign-up in the Blue Book located at the Hospitality Desk. Join Eric Monder, on staff at Bethany College, a writer, teacher and documentary filmmaker, as he teaches why Hitchcock matters.