Art Simon

Art Simon is a Professor in the English Department at Montclair State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a BA from the University of Wisconsin, an MA and PhD from New York University. His scholarship centers on American film history, political cinema, and American-Jewish cultural representation.

His research examines how film reflects and shapes societal conflicts, particularly through genres like social problem films and political documentaries. He is a co-editor of major anthologies on American film history and has written extensively on the cultural impact of historical events like the JFK assassination.

Publications include analyses of Hollywood blacklist-era activism, anti-Semitism in media, and the role of institutions in cinematic advocacy. His work bridges film studies, cultural history, and political discourse.