Thomas Doherty

Thomas Doherty is a Professor of American Studies at Brandeis University, affiliated with the Interdepartmental Program in American Studies, and serves as associate editor for Cineaste magazine and film review editor for the Journal of American History.

His academic credentials include advanced degrees from the University of Iowa:

• Ph.D., University of Iowa
• M.A., University of Iowa
• B.A., Gonzaga University

Doherty's research centers on Hollywood cinema within American cultural history, critically analyzing media's role in shaping public perception of historical events. His scholarship bridges Film Studies, American Studies, Cultural History, and Media Studies, exemplified by his 2020 book "Little Lindy Is Kidnapped: How the Media Covered the Crime of the Century" which examines journalistic practices during the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. His work consistently investigates intersections of popular culture, media ethics, and national identity formation in 20th-century America.

Doherty's accolades reflect exceptional contributions to film scholarship:

• Fulbright Research Lectureship (South Korea, 1981-1982)
• Fulbright Fellowship as Thomas Jefferson Chair (Netherlands, 1990-1991)
• Directors Guild of America Fellowship (1992-1993)
• Fulbright Scholarship Board travel grant (1996-1997)
• Theatre Library Association Award for film writing (2000-2001)
• Academy Film Scholar (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 2003)
• Fulbright Senior Specialist at University of Waikato (2003)
• Fulbright Senior Specialist in Albania (2006)
• Boston Society of Film Critics Commendation for "Hollywood's Censor" (2008)
• Edwin Smith Family Distinguished Speaker Award (2010)
• Fulbright Distinguished Professorship at Roosevelt Institute (Netherlands, 2018)

While the available documentation does not specify current grant funding or doctoral student supervision, his sustained recognition through elite fellowships and editorial leadership positions underscores his influential role in advancing film historiography and American cultural studies.