Assignment: Film Reaction Papers
Write a short response paper. It should be 3-5 pages or 750-1250 words, and use this film and our other class materials. Discuss your reactions to the film and relate it specifically ideas. While these are not formal research papers, you should still organize thoughts and use examples to support the claims or arguments that you make.
The best papers are: well organized, make claims or arguments and support them with concrete examples.
Display critical thinking about the film.
I've listed a few questions below to get you thinking about how to approach each film.
Born Into Brothels
This academy award winning documentary depicts how New York based photographer Zana Briski gives street children in Calcutta cameras and teaches them techniques for recording their world and experiences.
Reach these points.
What are some similarities and differences between this project, the work of Vik Muniz in Brazil, and the Manchester Craftsman's Guild?
How are the arts used in various ways to foster social change?
What are the successes or failures of each program?
How do race/social class/gender issues play out in each context?
What are the social issues this program is trying to work with?
Use specific examples to talk about these projects and any common ideas or themes that you see in them.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.