Assignment
a) watch "The Truman Show", and (b) write and post a short review/analysis on this forum.
Write a 250-300 word review/analysis that contains the following parts. Your paper must contain two equal-length parts. You may intertwine the two parts but must cover both parts equally.
1. A brief summary of the film
a. Outline the main topics, plot and characters,
b. Identify and discuss the political ideas (represented by symbols, myths, portrayals, characters) present in the films (What political ideas and ideologies are introduced, how are they represented, what dichotomies commonly found in ideologies are presented, etc.)
2. An analysis of the film's connection to "reality." (What is the intent of the writers/directors? What ideas are they trying to convey and how do they want you to understand their perspective? Are the films believable, i.e., a good interpretation of reality?)
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.