Andie Fortier Cinematic Spain (Fall 2017) Final Essay Professor Sara Villa – The New School David Miller Personal Statement I began my research reading a collection of letters that David Miller himself had written. I began to familiarize myself with his language and his extremely detail oriented, observant writing. Reading these letters allowed me to…

Jane Balfus Cinematic Spain – Fall 2017 Final Essay Prof. Sara Villa – The New School   Alvah Cecil Bessie Alvah Cecil Bessie was born in a wealthy sector of Harlem in 1904 to a Jewish family. His father was an inventor, and also worked in business, which allowed for their affluent lifestyle. Bessie attended…