Film Review #2

 

For the second film review, watch the film Surviving Progress (Links to an external site.) (1:25:09).  Also available via Kanopy with captions (Links to an external site.).

Start your paper with a brief overview of the film and your general impressions, then move into discussing the three key questions listed below.  Your paper should end with a 1-2 paragraph summary of your major points and conclusions.

1. What does progress mean to you? Did this film change your perception of "progress?" Why or why not? Point to specific examples in the film.
2. How do you think the concept of "progress" interacts with the concept of "sustainability?" Point to specific examples from the film and your own experiences.
3. How does this film relate (or not relate) to topics and materials we have discussed during Weeks 6-10? Give specific examples and please cite your sources (use either APA or MLA formatting—just be consistent).

Formatting and Submission

Your paper should be between 700-1000 words (not including references).

Submit your completed paper to this assignment item as a Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF.