Assignment
The Assignment
Choose a film with an historical setting, theme or plot and submit it to your teacher for approval. Documentaries are excluded. Stick with films intended for theatrical release and that deal with people and events in American history. Watch the film and complete 1 - 9 of the film analysis guide sheet.
Research the actual people and events portrayed in the film. Use a minimum of three sources to investigate the historical accuracy of the film.
Watch the film again and complete 10 - 14 of the film analysis guide sheet.
Write an essay of approximately 500 words that focuses on your film and the question, "Is it Hollywood or is it history?" Type your essay and include a works cited page.
Prepare a presentation for the class on your film and your findings. Be prepared to show historically accurate and inaccurate excerpts from the film as part of your presentation.
Be sure to read A Student Introduction to Historical films before you begin.
