View the film "Lion.
- Identify any stereotypes that you may have noticed throughout the films.
- Are these stereotypes common in media for the Indian Culture? Do you think Indian portrayal in the media has evolved? If so, how?
- In Lion, what do you think of Saroo's relationship with his adopted brother and parents?
- What are your thoughts about Saroo and Guddo's childhood in India?
Read Chapter 63.
View the films The Last Samurai and Rush Hour. - Identify any stereotypes that you may have noticed throughout the films.
- Are these stereotypes common in media for the Asian Culture? Do you think Asian portrayal in the media has evolved? If so, how?
- In the beginning of the film, The Last Samurai, what was the symbolism behind Katsumoto cutting off the head of General Hasegawa during the first battle against the Samurai?
- What do you think of Katsumoto? What do you think of Captain Algren? What do you think of Captain Algren & Katsumoto’s relationship?
- Describe the reasoning behind Captain Algren’s decision to remain with the Samurai. Do you feel he abandoned his race/culture? Do you think he was brainwashed?
- In Rush Hour, what do you think about the relationship between Detective Carter and Inspector Lee?
- Do you think that Detective Carter and Inspector Lee stereotype each other's cultures?
View the Netflix film Wedding Season.
- Identify any stereotypes that you may have noticed throughout the films.
- What do you think about Asha and Ravi?