Option 3: Cultural Adaptation in Movies
View one of the following movies.
Discuss the cultural elements and issues that are present in the film.
In your essay:
Give a brief summary of the film
State three (3) cultural elements/issues expressed in the film (for example: race, gender, religion, class, etc.) that we have covered in the textbook.
Discuss the each of the three (3) cultural elements/issues seen in the film
Provide a complete analysis and critique of these elements
Explain any stereotypes found in the film
Explain any elements of prejudice found in the film
Explain the impact of the film in describing the cultural elements presented
Provide examples from the film and your textbook to support your points
Provide a concluding paragraph summing up your thoughts on the film and cultural issues/elements presented.
All papers must include references to the content of the class, using the vocabulary from the course. Full credit will not be given to those who do not connect the material to the film content.
Prepare your paper in APA format (title page, 3 pages of text, reference page)
Movie List
If you do not own one of these movies, consider Redbox, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Amazon Prime, or other video rental services.
Patch Adams (Great for those in health related careers)
Eat, Love, Pray
The Help
Hidden Figures
Black Panther
City of God
Farewell, My Concubine
The Mission
Grand Torino
Karate Kid 2
Boys N da Hood
Memoirs of a Geisha
The Cove
Avatar
Lost in Translation
Monsters Ball
The Laramie Project
The Crying Game
Remember the Titans
Slumdog Millionaire
Crash
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Kite Runner
Blood Diamond
Maria Full of Grace
Empire of the Sun
The Gods Must Be Crazy
Hotel Rwanda
Rabit Proof Fence
Joy Luck Club
The Killing Fields
The Bird Cage
The Witness
Brokeback Mountain
Last of the Mohicans





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