1) Choose one film or series from the attached list to watch, then follow the guidelines below for your paper. DO NOT JUST SUMMARIZE THE FILM!!! I have seen all of them. This is an old list, so if you would like to suggest another film related to United States history during the time periods covered in class, email me and I will consider it.
2) For the content of your paper:
Give a BRIEF overview of the film.
Provide some historical context/background for the people and events portrayed in the film. Connect them to the larger historical themes of the era.
Based on your course material (lecture, textbook, course reader), discuss the historical accuracy of the film. Your answer must be more than, “this film is historically accurate.” You may also use outside sources if you wish (see below).
OPTIONAL: Considering when this film/series was made, do you think there was a contemporary message? If so, how does that message relate to the actual historical events?
Writing Requirements:
The ECHMR must be more than 500 words in length. Direct quotes do not count toward the required word count.
Research and Citations:
This assignment does not require any outside research and can be completed using the textbook, the videos, and the film. In the case of these sources, only direct quotes need to be cited, requiring only the author’s last name in parentheses. Outside sources (books, websites, etc.) may also be used, but in this case, all information must be cited and must be listed in a works cited (or bibliography) at the end of the essay. For your citations, please use Chicago, MLA, or APA. You will submit your paper through plagiarism checking software, so be sure to cite any and all direct quotes.