Choose one movie from the list below and watch it in its entirety. Please note many of these movies have adult content such as language, violence, sexuality, drug use. Trigger Warning: Please also note that these many of these films deal with racism, sexism, violence, sexual orientation, and other triggering content. Consider watching a preview before choosing your movie. Moonlight (2016) (Netflix, rent/buy on other sites) A young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood. Crip Camp (2020) (Netflix, rent/buy on other sites) A groundbreaking summer camp galvanizes a group of teens with disabilities to help build a movement, forging a new path towards greater equality. When They See Us (2018) (Netflix, mini-series 4 episodes) Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when theyre falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on the true story. Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) (Hulu, rent/buy on other sites) An adventure story set in the world of a modern Mark Twain that begins when Zak (22), a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from the nursing home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler by attending the school The Salt Water Redneck. Disclosure (2020) (Netflix, rent/buy on other sites) In this documentary, leading trans creatives and thinkers share heartfelt pe
rspectives and analysis about Hollywoods impact on the trans community. After watching the movie, write a one-paragraph answer for each question and submit to Reggienet. Your answers must be detailed and thorough and your paper should draw upon the assigned readings on the populations focused on in the movie in a substantial manner that demonstrates your mastery of the topics and your ability to connect to in-class topics. 1. What was the name of the movie you watched? What was the setting and time period the movie was set in? 2. Describe the diverse group(s) was the movie about. 3. Was the movie accurate in how it portrayed people of these diverse populations? Why or why not? Give examples of the attitudes and actions that contributed to the biases and stereotypes toward the diverse group(s) that were demonstrated in this movie. 4. What were the moviemakers trying to say about the diverse group(s) of people included in the movie? Is the message positive or negative? Explain your answer. 5. What role do movies play in shaping our views of diverse groups of people? Do movies help or hurt our views? Explain. 6. What conclusions can you draw from this assignment that relate to this course?
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