Hollywood and History

Movie Critique

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Hollywood and History

There are many wonderful films to view that chronicle historical events. Hollywood has a strong "history" in producing

them. Recently, there was the film about Harriet Tubman. This genre of film is issued on a regular basis. Here is an

opportunity to view a film and write a critique.

Please follow the simple guidelines. You may do this assignment in lieu of the Oral History. Your paper is due July

3.

The paper is an ESSAY. You will provide an introduction, a body and a conclusion. DO NOT respond in separate

prompts. I want an essay. You will tell a story and you will use the prompts to explain the movie and your thoughts

about it. You briefly retell the story. You examine its historical accuracy citing at least one source. Simply state your

source that you consulted. How would you improve the movie; this is your conclusion and shall be thorough.

I want you to look at films that start with the Conquest and move through the 1899. No earlier and no sooner. Some

ideas: Conquest of Paradise, Black Robes, Amistad, The New World, Glory, 12 Years a Slave, Harriet, Birth of a

Nation (2016 version), Amazing Grace, The Patriot, Gettysburg, Cry No More Forever, Last of the Mohicans ... there is

a long list. If you have a question, just let me know.