CAAM Fest Paper

Compare and contrast the film you select with a film seen in class in relation to the following topic:

New representations of Asian Americans in the media: how are Asian Americans defining themselves through film?

If you’ve already written about a film for your final paper please don’t write about it again for this assignment.

Clearly explain your thesis statement and use specific examples to support it. You will be marked down without a clear thesis statement.

Please underline your thesis statement.

Please use examples from your reading and from lecture as well as from the films to support your case. Your responses should be based on readings, class lecture and discussion.

Cite each film’s full title, director and year of completion. Improper citation will be regarded as plagiarism and no credit will be given for the paper.

Pick one of the following films to write about. Follow the prompt on the assignment page.