HISTORICAL OR POLITICAL FILM CRITIQUE (Hollywood vs History)

Answer the Following: 1. What is the film's historical message and does the film effectively convey its message (Do a bit of research on the historical event to compare Hollywood vs History)? As a tool of communication, what are its strengths and weaknesses? 2. What is the mood or tone of the film? (Consider how camera angles, lighting, music, narration, and/or editing contribute to creating an atmosphere in this film.) 3. How do you think the filmmaker wanted the audience to respond? 4. Does this film appeal more to the viewer's reason or emotion? How does it make you feel? 5. What does this film tell you about things at the time being represented? 6. What questions do you have that were left unanswered by the film? 7. What information have you gained about the event or subject matter under discussion that would not be conveyed by a written source? 8. Would you recommend this film as an effective study tool?