History Assignent
Write a 3-to-5-page essay, double-spaced, on the following topic.
The movie Rescue Dawn portrays the harrowing events of Dieter Dengler's capture and escape during the Vietnam War. While there are numerous conflicts that reveal underlying societal and political issues related to the treatment of war combatants, this assignment asks you to consider the moral implications of portraying real persons within a fictional film.
A 2007 VICE interview with Director Werner Herzog briefly outlines Werner's portrayal of fellow American captive Eugene Debruin as a crazed and cowardly man. Individuals close to Debruin, including family members, have critiqued this portrayal.
To complete this assignment, please review the brief interview and write your essay to the following prompt.
Your essay must consider the ethical dilemma involved with the portrayal of real-life persons on screen. Using the specific dilemma posed by Werner Herzog's portrayal of Eugene Debruin, would you argue that Werner Herzog's portrayal is morally justified?
That is, does the state of historical films as fictional commodities created for entertainment and profits allow for the creative license of the real? In answering this question, think about how the impact of the portrayal of real-life individuals may have at both the individual and societal level. In addition, think about the potential ramifications of the ethical decision from all sides. The key is to debate the ethical positions and why they matter as you come to a decision for one or the other.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
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