Assignment

Instructions

Please type you answers into this sheet. You must submit the worksheet two ways: 1) upload the worksheet as a Word document saving it with your Last name, course number and assignment 1 label, or 2) cut and paste your answers into the student response box for the assignment. Title of Film: Slavery by Another Name film, Film Producer/Narrator: PBS

Answer the following questions in complete sentences with citations where needed.

What is/are the central message(s) of this documentary/fictional film? Be specific. Use examples from the film to support your choice.

Discuss the bias in the film (point of view of the filmmakers). Consider the effectiveness of the film in communicating its message.

As a tool of communication, what are its strengths and weaknesses?

How do you think the filmmakers wanted the audience to respond?

Does this film appeal to the viewer's reason or emotion? Explain the role of each in this piece. Can you compare the issues described in this film with events happening in your world today?

How did this film change any misconceptions you had about the subject matter?

Why is this film important to understanding contemporary American History?

Would you recommend this documentary to be used for the next course of HIST 262 Tell us if it was helpful in learning about this history? What is the most important thing you learned from watching the film?

Make sure you have a bibliography at the end of the paper is used in identifying the film. Also check spelling and grammar. You may use APA, MLA or CSW formats for your citations or bibliography.