Welcome all!! As part of my educational rounds project I am required to present my findings concerning film use in a Senior History classroom. I've decided to scrap the ordinary route of presenting through a slideshow, pamphlet or report. I have decided to post my project in a blog where I will be able to share the various film links and websites I have discovered during my research. Enjoy!



Saturday, November 6, 2010

Film Discussion Questions

I have developed a list of questions for use in class discussion based on what I have researched during this project. These are general questions and can be used for any film. Additional questions can be developed depending on your specific film.


How is information determined by the visual and auditory mechanics of film?
What influences are at work with shaping the document?
How has the background of the director or actor shaped the film?
How was the film received by the public?
Did the film influence other works?
What historical character does the film follow?
What historical facts are present in the film?
What fiction is evident in the film?
Are there any obvious historical inaccuracies?
Are there any major events or people who are missing from the film? Why might the director have left that part of the plot out?
How does the film compare to what we have previously learned in class?
What do you think has been added to the film for entertainment purposes?
Were there any morals or lessons that the director has portrayed to the audience through the film?
How are minority groups portrayed in the film?
What emotions does this film evoke?
How might a film produced in a different country change the perspective of the film?
How has this film influenced your feelings or ideas about an event?

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