CHY4U1 West and the World Name __________________________

THE WEST AND THE WORLD

FILM REVIEW ASSIGNMENT – 10% (A/C)

DUE: _____________________

Hollywood has created numerous films based on historical figures and events. Many are excellent and accurate representations while others are based on inaccuracies and biased perceptions. Your task is to choose and watch a movie from the list provided, research into the historical figure or event presented in the film, and present a film review assessing the film’s historical accuracy and its entertainment value.

You will:

· choose 4 areas of focus of the film to assess

· prepare a bibliography (5 sources) and research notes

· prepare a 10 minute presentation (individually or with a partner), comparing your research with the historical accuracy of the film including a clear and justified ranking (see rubric)

· you will be presenting on 4 areas of focus of the film including one video clip

Suggested Areas of Focus:

Weapons/Military Strategy Medicine Costumes

Historical events Characters Setting

Architecture Class Structure Technological innovations

Modes of Transportation Values and Beliefs Cross-cultural interaction

Geographical features Government structure /Politics

Role of demographic groups

List of Historical Movies

Gosford Park Doctor Zhivago Amadeus

Immortal Beloved Amistad Full Metal Jacket

Saving Private Ryan Indochine Gandhi

Passage to India Elizabeth Life is Beautiful

The Last Emperor City of Joy Malcolm X

13 Days 4^th of July Emma

Pride and Prejudice Quills Sense & Sensibility

Les Miserables Wilde A Tale of Two Cities

The Great Gatsby Mrs. Brown Importance of Being Earnest

Of Mice and Men JFK All the President’s Men

Cabaret Madness of King George Vincent & Theo

HISTORICAL MOVIE REVIEW: PRESENTATION RUBRIC: Application & Communication

Name:_________________________

	Level 4 (80-100)	Level 3 (70-79)	Level 2 (60-69)	Level 1 (50-59)
Application	- Using or describing four well selected segments of the film and including a video clip of ONE - clearly explaining the relationship between the film’s portrayal of the past and the historical record - making excellent use of historical evidence - providing a clear and justified ranking of the film	- Using or describing four segments of the film and including a video clip of ONE - explaining the relationship between the film’s portrayal of the past and the historical record - making considerable use of historical evidence - providing a justified ranking of the film	- Using or describing three segments of the film and including a video clip of ONE - making some effort to explain the relationship between the film’s portrayal of the past and historical record - making some use of historical evidence - providing a ranking of the film	- Using or describing two segment of the film and including a video clip of ONE - making a limited effort to explain the relationship between the film’s portrayal of the past and historical record - making little use of historical evidence - does not provide a ranking of the film
Communication volume, language, fluency and physical expression	- beginning with a clear intro. that sets the historical scene of the film - providing clear descriptions of segments and their relation to history in a highly effective presentation style - ending with a clear and effective conclusion, summing up the evidence	- beginning with an intro. the sets the historical scene of the film - providing descriptions of segments and their relation to history in an effective presentation style - ending with a clear conclusion, summing up the evidence	- beginning with an intro. that attempts to set the historical scene of the film - providing descriptions of segments and their relation to history in a satisfactory presentation style - ending with a conclusion and attempts to sum up the evidence	- Beginning with an intro. that does not set the historical scene of the film - providing clear descriptions segments and their relation to history in a poor presentation style - ending with a conclusion and makes little attempt to sum up the evidence