You are to submit a 600 - word (minimum) paper critiquing each film as it relates to African American Studies, history, and people who identify as African American and/or Black. The review should include the following:
- Watch the film – take notes as you watch the film
- Understand the audience. – Who was the film’s intended audience? What clues did the film give you to assume this was the audience?
- Give a brief summary of the film – What was the main plot/action of the film?
- Analyze the purpose – Why do you think this film was made? What did the director want to express by making this film? What are the key themes and issues discussed in the film? Whey do you think the film chose those specific themes and issues?
- Connect the film to the course – Why do you think the film was assigned for this course? What connections can you make between the film and what you are learning/have learned in class? IN what ways are the themes and issues of the film relevant to understanding the experience of African Americans today?