Politics on Film Analysis 3

Politics in Film

Third Reaction Paper:

Compare and contrast the following three movies: Dr. Strangelove, All the President’s Men, and Norma Rae. Discuss the political content of these films. What is the political message of each movie? How does the film reflect the social and political reality of the era? What was the political impact of these movies at the time of their release? Please add your interpretation of how politics was reflected and resolved in the film. DO NOT provide a plot summation of the movies. Analyze the political content and intent contained in these films.

You are expected to use the textbook to answer these questions, along with your own analysis of these films from your personal observations. You must cite the textbook within the body of your paper and include page numbers.

1. You are required to submit your writing assignment to the www.turnitin.com website. Make sure you are registered as a student in this class. The course ID is 10920576 and the password is film. The electronic submission must be completed and submitted to the website by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4th. NO EXCEPTIONS. Any paper handed in late to www.turnitin.com will automatically lose 50% of the grade. Any paper handed in more than 24 hours late without an approved documented excuse will be a zero.

2. You are required to bring a hard copy of your paper to class at 6:25 p.m. on Monday, April 4th.

3. The answer to the essay question is 3-5 pages maximum. The essay must be typed, saved as a Word document (for turnitin.com purposes), 12 point type, Times New Roman font, double-spaced, and the hard copy stapled.

4. Cite all textbook material with page numbers and websites or any other outside information you use for the paper!!!

5. Use direct quotes sparingly. All parts of the analysis, including textbook information should be put in your words.

6. Grammar, spelling, and awkward sentences will all cause point deductions. So, EDIT! Read your paper out loud. Often the mistakes are found this way and can then be corrected.

7. This assignment is worth 20% of your final grade.