A Captive Audience: A Film to Express Students’ Perspectives during the COVID-19 Pandemic Pivot

Abstract

Author(s): Phelps, Maria Jo | Abstract: This essay introduces a film that was produced for a course project during the Spring 2020 semester. The film, entitled “Captivity,” presents music students’ perspectives and experiences early in the pandemic. It points to the important role that the arts play in people’s lives as they navigate frightening and uncertain situations. The film can be viewed at https://blount.as.ua.edu/captivity/.