Amanda Klein

Amanda Klein is a Professor of Film Studies in the Department of English at East Carolina University. Her research explores film genres, reality television aesthetics, and youth culture representations in media.

Research focuses on exploitation cinema, reality TV's socio-cultural impact, and media literacy education. Recent work examines MTV's programming shifts and cult film reception.

Publications analyze media industry evolution, gender dynamics in cinema, and pedagogical approaches to visual culture.

Awards:

• Board of Governors Teaching Award (2020)
• Chancellor’s Centennial Award for Excellence (2018)