course materials

1. Write a paper about race and how American films represent them using
the course
Write a paper about race and how American films represent them using the course
resources and addressing the questions below.The paper should be 2-3 pages, double space,
11-12 point font. Title pages, graphs, pictures, and the “Films Mentioned” section will not
count toward the length of the paper.Think about your own national, ethnic, or racial
heritage. To what extent does it shape your personal identity? Share your thoughts.Choose
at least two American films that represent your national, ethnic, racial heritage, or personal
identity.One film should show this in a positive light and one film in a neutral or negative
way.The films can come from any era or genre.Answer the following:How do the films
depict your national, ethnic, racial heritage, or personal identity?Compare and contrast the
films.Do the films help define or to construct a national identity and what is that national
identity?Create a “Films Mentioned” section at the end of your paper and use the Style Guide
found in the Syllabus content.