Please number your essay as follows and keep each section label. Answer the following in complete sentences. However, all text in red needs to be deleted and replaced with your response in black font. Please fill out the Student Assessment on the Rubric as well.
1. (4pts.) History: Do not restate the question but make reference to the question in your answer. Using Internet sources (except Wikipedia) (At least 100 words total for a. & b. and at least 100 words total for c.):
a. What is the history of the location with regards to the issue featured in the documentary? Provide additional information that is not in the film. Cite relevant websites used to find this information.
b. What is the significance of the film’s title? Why was the film given this title?
(Word Count for A & B 000)
c. What information can you find on the film director’s background? What is her/his/their connection to the subject matter of this film? What was his/her purpose in making the film? (Word Count C 000)
2. (3 pts.) Diversity & Power Issues: Describe the power dynamics in this film. Explain the injustice depicted in this film. Do not restate question(s) but do incorporate the question(s) in your answer. (At least 150 words total for a. b. & c.)
a. Who has power and control and over whom? And in what ways and why? What is the result of this injustice? Who benefits? Is there resistance? If so, how does it manifest itself? Explain and give evidence by providing examples from two scenes in the film.
b. What is the history of US involvement in this country? Conduct an internet search with “United States,” name of country, and the issue highlighted in the film. What did you find? Has the presence/absence of US involvement in this country affected the issue highlighted in this film? Explain.
c. How do the problems faced in this country relate to issues in my own country? How are they similar/different?
(Word Count 000)
3. (3pts.) Research: Extend your knowledge. Do not restate question(s) but do incorporate the question in your answer (At least 100 words).
What stood out for you in the film? Conduct an internet search and provide more depth on something that really made a strong impression on you. Please cite all website sources.
(Word Count 000)
4. (3pts.). International Policy: Agency & Advocacy. Conduct internet research if the information is not mentioned in the film itself. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Do not restate the question but make reference to the question in your answer (at least 100 words total to answer a. b. & c.):
a. Name one or more of the country’s policies that are related to improve the issues highlighted in the film.
b. What other possibilities (advocacy and agency) exist to work towards justice on these issues? Conduct an internet search for “justice” along with the name of country and the issue highlighted in the film. What do you find? Have people organized in this context to create change? What NGOs (Nongovernmental organizations) exist in this country to perhaps aid the problems featured in the film?
c. How might you initiate change or become personally involved? If so, explain providing relevant examples. Again, conduct an internet search for “How can I help?” with the issue highlighted and the name of the country and document what you find.
(Word Count 000)
5. (3pts.) Personal/Professional growth. Do not restate the question, but make reference to it in your answer (at least 100 words total to answer a. b. & c.)
a. Was there a part of the film that resonated with you personally? If so, describe this part and explain your connection to it.
b. Have your views about the country and issues featured in the documentary shifted in any ways since before viewing this film? Explain your answer.
c. What new knowledge did you gain from viewing this film and how might it prepare or shape you as a global citizen, professionally and/or personally? How might you become an advocate for the issues stated in the film? What can I do locally to address this issue globally?
(Word Count 000)
 
References
Lastname, F. M. (Year, Month Date). Title of page. Site name. URL
Director, D. D. (Director). (Date of publication). Title of motion picture in original language [Translated title] [Film]. Production company.
YOU ALSO NEED TO CITE THE FILM – See link below to see how to do so. https://www.scribbr.com/apa-examples/how-to-cite-a-movie-apa/

 
RUBRIC FOR ANALYTICAL FILM ESSAY
Name of Student: _____________________ Film Title: ________________________________
CRITERIA
& Point value TARGET COMMENTS
(Instructor feedback)
Strengths/weaknesses STUDENT
ASSESSMENT
To what extent did you meet the target each element of the assignment? Indicate with number of points. INSTRUCTOR
ASSESSMENT
History
Location & issues
3 points States the significance of the film’s title. States the history of the location(s) and the issue(s) highlighted in the film in this location. (at least 100 words in essay form)
____/3 points _____/3 points
Film director’s connection

3 points
States the film director’s background: her/his connection to the subject matter of this film and his/her purpose in making the film? (at least 100 words in essay form)
____/3 points _____/3 points
Diversity & Power Issues
4 points
Explains the injustice/power dynamics in the country that are the focus of this film & reasons for its existence. Provides evidence with examples from two scenes in the film. (at least 150 words in essay form) _____/4 points _____/4 points
Research
3 points
Uses internet research to provide additional info on something of interest in the film. (at least 100 words in essay form) _____/3 points _____/3 points
International Policy: Agency & Advocacy

3 points Names and explains one or more of the country’s policies/laws that are related to the issues highlighted in the film.
States one or more agencies that are active towards justice on these issues in the countries featured and opportunities for them to become involved.
(at least 100 words in essay form) _____/3 points _____/3 points
Personal/Professional growth

3 points Describes a part of the film that resonated with him/her/them and explains why.
States new knowledge gained from viewing film and how might it prepare or shape him/her/them as a global citizen, professionally and/or personally. Focuses on advocacy. (at least 100 words combined for both questions in essay form) _____/3 points _____/3 points
Writing quality No cover page. References in APA format. Well-written; excellent grammar and punctuation. Cites the film. _____/1 point _____/1 point

Final grade by instructor /20