Write a 5-paragraph essay of approximately 500-750 words (no more than 750, no fewer than 500) fully answering the posed question. This assignment must include paraphrase and summary from the films to support your ideas. Be specific and use in-text citations and a works cited page completed according to MLA guidelines. No outside research is required, but if you use it, you must cite it. The scholarly articles are "outside research."

Option one: Describe how the writer or filmmaker comments on social issues in his or her work.

Option two: Describe the role of women in these stories. How are they depicted? What kinds of power do they have? How are they similar and different?