Choose ONE scene from any movie you have seen in class to-date and explain why it affected you. This might include your altered/new understanding of a political issue, sense of injustice or emotional reaction for example. You might not have agreed with a particular film’s message. It is entirely fine to discuss this as well. Your choice.
Format your response using the headings from prompt below
- a) Title of Film:
- b) Theme or Subject Matter: Describe the theme of subject matter you will be discussing adding some context detail regarding the specific film. (2 Points) (Two Sentences)
(Suggestions: Inequality, Marginalization, Oppression, Heroism, Hope, Illness, Resilience, Transformation and Escape and so one. Please identify a theme. It does not need to be one I have suggested here. Some ideas: You could discuss the lack of family love for Amelie which lead to crippling shyness. You might discuss a scene from Tangerines that illustrated the oppression and cost of war. It might be a film that underscored the possibility of hope and transformation. This will be up to you. Be clear to identify the theme in b))
- c) Briefly Describe the Scene (2 Points) No more than 4 sentences. Two are fine.
- d) Briefly Describe why the film had a strong impact on you. Be specific and avoid generalizing. Provide one reason only and support your reason with a thought-provoking response that includes some detail. (3 Points) No more than 5 sentences – 3 sentences are fine if specific.
