Homework: Film Analysis
You can pick any film from class this semester: Juno; East Side Sushi; Shakespeare in Love; Trial of Chicago 7; McFarland USA; Silver Linings Playbook; Ford vs. Ferrari; The Butler.
Your homework is to analyze a specific example of how the film either reinforces or rejects a dominant cultural stereotype about race or gender. Be sure to be very clear and direct about the specific stereotype and the specific aspect of cinematic language you are discussing.
For example, you could show how mise-en-scene in a particular scene reinforces gender stereotypes about women as sex objects, or harmful stereotypes about Latinx culture.Or you could analyze how a particular scene advances more positive images of women/Latinx people.
Task
This paper analyzes a specific aspect of filmmaking:
• Define the specific element of filmmaking being analyzed, and identify the specific stereotype you are focusing on. Be sure to incorporate information from the readings and course materials where appropriate (cite the page # or class video).
• Describe how the element of filmmaking is illustrated in a specific scene.
• Explain how the scene (or film) either supports or opposes the dominant cultural stereotype you are illustrating.
• Discuss how the scene/film might impact audience perceptions about members of different cultures/genders.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.