Independent Film Review & Presentation (125 points)
Each student is required to pick a movie that highlights a historical or current social justice issue/movement and turn in a 1-2 page review of the film and submit a power point slide presentation (max 10 slides). Along with your presentation, provide a prompt that students can respond to.
*Please note that only one student will be allowed to report on any given film, so each student MUST have their film choice approved in advance.
An ideal film is one that is likely to be both enjoyable and provide valuable insights into various social justice issues and movements.
Essays & Powerpoint presentations are to be posted in the corresponding assignment links by the due date.
Item 1: Film Review Essay (written in APA) 75 points
Be sure to construct your essay to have the following sections and answer each prompt appropriately:
Topic Summary
Give a summary of what the film is about as it relates to social justice and health (Avoid being vague I learned a lot about social justice be specific)
Topic Discussion:
Relevance of the film to your field. Provide insights about social justice and advocacy considering the topics and focus of the film
Recommendations for my field
Provide recommendations for your field (ex: how your profession can work to eliminate such injustices; theory to practice). What intervention opportunities you would use to bring awareness of this (education, media, songs, action/advocacy etc.)
Conclusion: 1-2 paragraph(s) concluding the topic and writeup
Item 2: Film Review Presentation 35 points
Create a powerpoint presentation corresponding with your write-up report and include a discussion prompt viewers can respond to. Submit to corresponding Discussion Board Thread
Read and respond to one students presentation AND their discussion prompt. Your presentation was cool or good will not count. Your response should add/facilitate the topic.
