1. Select two American films that address this topic within its context. One film is to be from the time when the Hollywood Studio System as at its highest influence (1930 – 1955). The other film is from the last 20 years.
PAPER ASSIGNMENT:
Write a 4-6 page paper exploring how those films depict and influence American culture concerning your topic by addressing the following:
1. Analyze the films influence on American culture both now and when the film was released. Also address how the films depict American Culture at the time it was released.
2. Discuss how the films depict your topic, comparing them with one another.
3. What do the films say about the world of its time and the world today?
4. How do the films affect you personally? How and why?
Some questions that may help you think about your topic and films before you begin writing your paper.
What is the larger story the films tell?
• How does the film use characters to develop and reinforce your chosen topic?
• How does the director use scenes and the overall story to address your topic.
