Select a film or television show that depicts domestic violence. Draft a 3-5 page paper providing a plot summary/synopsis and theory analysis of the depiction of domestic violence. Please submit saved final submission to the Assignment folder as “Last Nam
Directions: Select a film or television show that depicts domestic violence. Draft a 3-5 page paper providing a plot summary/synopsis and theory analysis of the depiction of domestic violence. Please submit saved final submission to the Assignment folder as “Last Name_Media” (Example: Kofman_Media) Please review and utilize the rubric below. Your paper will be graded based directly on the rubric.
Film suggestions (not mandatory, can use other films)
- A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story (1989)
- Affliction (1999)
- American Beauty (1999)
- Bastard Out of Carolina (1996)
- Burning Bed, The (1984)
- Carousel (1956)
- Color Purple, The (1985)
- Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story (1994)
- Crimes of the Heart (1986)
- Dangerous Intentions (1995)
- Dead by Sunset (1995)
- Deadly Matrimony (1991)
- Defending Our Lives (1983)
- Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970)
- Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002)
- Enough (2002)
- Escape from Terror: The Teresa Stamper Story (1995)
- Fatal Vows: The Alexandra O’Hara Story (1994)
- Final Appeal (1993)
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
MEDIA REVIEW PROJECT RUBRIC
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Criteria |
Score |
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Utilized film depicting domestic violence |
/5 |
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Summary (3-4 paragraphs) (25 pts.) · Description/summary of film plot · Summary should address the following areas: 1. When was the film made (date)? 2. What is the film genre (ex- comedy, drama)? 3. What is the point of the film? 4. What is the setting (ex – city, country, etc) 5. Who are the main characters? 6. What challenges/issues do the main characters face? Do they overcome the challenges/issues? |
/30 |
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Analysis (6-8 paragraphs) (50 pts.) · Theory analysis of the domestic violence depicted in the film, including: -Define and describe the theory/theories that may apply (For example, Power and Control) -Examine how the theory/theories apply to the depiction of domestic violence -MUST provide at least 3 examples utilizing class materials and/or outside resources (academic/scholarly articles and/or newspaper articles (can include online resources such as CNN, HuffingtonPost) supporting your analysis |
/50 |
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Content, clarity, and organization of ideas (20 pts.) · Introduction and concluding paragraph · Grammar and spelling · APA citations, formatting and reference page |
