For this assignment, view one of the films listed below, and then write a 3 paragraph response that does the following:
• Summarize the film
o be sure to note the director, year of release, and leading actors
• Make a critical connection between the film and any element (topic, idea, controversy, etc) of the class
• Discuss how the film contributes (or not) to the understanding of American literature or history
As always, be sure to include a correct MLA citation for the film (consult your handbook!)
Your response should be carefully written and thoughtfully composed. Students will not earn extra credit automatically... you have to earn it!
Films:
• Drums Along the Mohawk (dir. Ford, with Henry Fonda)
• Last of the Mohicans (dir. Mann, with Daniel Day-Lewis)
• The Scarlet Letter (dir. Joffe, with Demi Moore)
• Amistad (dir. Speilberg, with Djimon Honsou)
• Master and Commander (dir. Weir, with Russell Crowe)
• The Patriot (dir. Emmerich, with Mel Gibson)
• Sleepy Hollow (dir. Burton, with Johnny Depp)
• Apocalypto (dir. Gibson, with Gerardo Terecena)
• The New World, (dir. Malick, with Colin Farrell)
• The American (dir. Corbijn with George Clooney)
• Lincoln (dir. Speilberg, with Daniel Day Lewis)