FILM ASSIGNMENT: Instructions: Watch the film “Crash” directed by Paul Haggis. Please answer the following questions in essay format. Each question should be a point used in your paper. Please make sure you have an intro paragraph and a conclusion with your answers to each question as your body paragraphs. You must use your lecture notes on “Racial Inequality” to complete this assignment. The assignment must be 3 to 5 pages double spaced Times New Roman 12 point font.
Movie Assignment: “CRASH”
- What stereotypes of Asian and African Americans are used in this film? Give three examples for each… How do these stereotypes impact your belief system regarding these specific racial groups?
- How does the white female (Sandra Bullock) in this film portray discrimination towards the Latin population? (Locksmith & Housekeeper)
- Who are the majority and minority groups in this film? Why? Please Explain!
- How does police brutality relate to racial prejudice and discrimination?
(Hint: focus on the scene with the crooked cop and the African American couple).
- What was the significance of this film? How does this relate to Sociology and
social inequality?
- After watching this film, do you have a different view about minority and race
relations? Did you find this film powerful or disturbing? Give me your opinion.
Here is a list of things you should consider when writing your term paper:
Dos:
- Use size 12 font and Times New Roman.
- Use MLA or APA formatting if you use any citations or quotes in your paper and don’t forget to make a reference page if you do use citations.
- Proofread before submitting to catch spelling and grammatical errors since they will cause point deductions.
- Write your paper in the third person, not the first person
- Be sure to answer all of the questions in a well written essay format with an intro, body, and conclusion.
- Please make sure to back up your statements in your essay by giving examples you have seen acted out in the film. Don’t just tell me… show me!
Don’ts:
- Don’t take numerous quotes or ideas and copy them into your paper. Take pieces of quotes or ideas and rewrite them in your own words. A few quotes or ideas is fine, but don’t overdo it.
- Don’t write “in conclusion” as part of your conclusion.
- Don’t write in slang terms (i.e. gonna) or overuse phrases (i.e. “like” “however”)
- Don’t give a review of the movie.
- Don’t write in the first person unless you are asked to (for example, the portion of the paper that asks for your opinion can be in first person)
- Don’t write in response to the question as a numerical response
- example: 1) Asians and African Americans are portrayed…
- example: 2) The white female discriminates….
