In the past 30 years, more Oscar winning films have been set in Boston than any other American city aside from Los Angeles and New York City. Why? Boston is a small city, but plays a large role in the American consciousness. Many of these films depict a white, working class, Irish Catholic community that is often rocked by violence or crime. However, Boston today has the third highest cost of living in the US and is the epicenter of biotechnology and venture capital. So why is this gritty image still resonant and what is it leaving out? The series explores the evolution of this film genre, looks at other films about Boston--including those with smaller distribution--that offer a different image, and explores the future of film in Boston.

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