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DUE: November 13 (start of class) Up to 10 points Length: about 600-800 words (4-5 pages) NOTE: This is not just a "watch the movie" assignment. You are expected to draw from class material and text, and apply it to the film. REMEMBER: You don't get points just for turning in hasty and sloppy material. You are expected to THINK and APPLY IDEAS! BACKGROUND: This one is fairly easy: Draw from Kendall and lecture to analyze the movie. What themes in the movie give us social insights or allow us to better understand ourselves? Some points to consider: 1) Briefly summarize what the movie is about 2) What are the key themes of the movie (beyond entertainment). That is, are there any messages, subtexts, or meanings in the movie that the audience of the time should take away? For example, what cultural values does the movie develop as "good" or "bad?" 3) What does the movie have to say to audiences in 2005? Does it have any relevance to us today, even though it's over 60 years old? These are just guidelines. Feel free to develop other themes or ideas. Your task is to show that you've thought about the relationship between the film and course material.
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