Assignment

Choose a Film OR TV Show (2+ episodes) directed by a black filmmaker/ artist OR that features a black performance artist in the leading role and write a 5-page paper (12-pt font, double spaced)analyzing how the main characters demonstrate the intersection of race, class, and gendered identities. How do the characters illustrate the concept of "diversity within blackness"? Does the use of drama, suspense, psychological thriller, comedy, satire, or irony reinforce or challenge negative stereotypes of blackness? If so, or if not, why? Please pay careful attention to how geographic location and historical context shape the characters' worldviews

1. Paper answers the question directly and/ or states and explains a thesis. The argument is clear, coherent and complete, with a structured analysis and clear explanations of analytic points along the way.

2. In paper, thoughtful use of sources (i.e. assigned reading/ viewing/ listening materials, lecture notes, class discussions). Persuasive use of images in The evidence used to support the analysis is accurate and appropriate to the point it is illustrating. Inclusion of proper citations when reference specific authors or source materials.

3. Paper is executed with intellectual rigor and creativity. References major course themes: "diversity within blackness," racism, sexism, "intersectionality," socioeconomic class oppression, etc. Critical thinking skills demonstrated at a high level.

Resources of youtube videos:

1. "Get Out interview with Jordan Peele"
2. "GET OUT interviews - Jordan Peele, Allison Williams, Daniel Kaluuya".