Ethnicity and Emotions in Film Analysis Paper. The title of this assignment is “Film Analysis Paper”. Include your unique title to the paper as a subtitle; for example, Film Analysis Paper: Insert Your Unique Title Here. Pick a film from class or from course readings and write a film analysis with the following sections included in the document:
Introduce the film, the background of the film, the general details of the film and why you chose to analyze this film and how it connects to the course. Additionally, the literature we have covered in this course along with the discussions we’ve had in the course.
What is the background of the film, where does it take place, what year was it filmed, why was it made, under what circumstances was the film created, and during what social era, who is the primary character(s) in the film and who are supporting characters in the film? Lay a foundation that creates an understanding of the film without making it sound like you’re talking to a friend at a local coffee shop. Rather, speak with a scholarly tone in this paper for this section that synthesizes your thoughts and ideas cohesively that details the work of the film with current and historical context, in an academic way.
What do you feel the purpose of the film is? Is there a universal purpose to the film you’ve chosen? What greater purpose does the film serve in terms of the critical purpose to the portrayals seen on screen within the film? How does the film make you feel and why does it make you feel this way?
Who Wrote the Film/ Why the film Was Written – Who wrote the film? Why did they write it? What connections does the writer make to the coursework we have participated in such as the films watched, and readings we’ve visited in this course. What purpose does the film serve in the field of cinema, art, and Hollywood.
Talk about the themes you see visually, emotionally, and audibly within the film and how they connect to the coursework. Talk about how the themes you wish to discuss from the film connect to issues we are currently facing in terms of race, emotion, patriotism, and critical thought.