Film Analysis- 120 points: This assignment must be 3-4 pages, typed, and double-spaced. Select a movie from the following list of films:
The Joy Luck Club
Smoke Signals
El Norte
A Raisin in the Sun
Mi Familia
Moonlight
Crazy Rich Asians
Hidden Figures
Killers of the Flower Moon
The film analysis should address the following:
Name of film, year of release, producer(s)
Summary of the film’s major themes/plot and conclusion
You must apply concepts and theories we’ve reviewed in class readings and videos to offer a critical analysis of the selected film. Use specific examples from the movie to support your analysis. Consider focusing on a particular scene or character, while analyzing representations of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexuality, or class. You may also make connections to your own lived experiences. Citations of class texts using MLA formatting including a minimum of 3 in-text citations is required.
Structurally, your analysis should demonstrate the following:
Organizational Structure/ Idea development: Writer demonstrates logical sequencing of ideas through a thesis statement and well developed paragraphs; Transitional phrases are used to enhance organization
Mechanics : No errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling
Usage: No errors in sentence structure and word usage
Grade Breakdown:
Summary: 30 points
Analysis: 60 points
Structure: 30 points