HISTORY: The history of movies is the history of a technology, an art form, a business, and a cultural force.
INDUSTRY: Movies are produced for various markets, including international and home video. Each member of the production team plays an important role.
CONTROVERSIES: Movie controversies derive from their cultural power. Movies seem to promote violence, stereotyping, and unhealthy habits such as smoking; and they are often censored, which upsets those who view them as artistic forms of free expression.
