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Movie Review #1
Directions: Choose any film to review and write a 3-5 page (max.), double-spaced typewritten essay (per film) discussing the political themes of the film. Compare & contrast these themes with what you have learned thus far in class. Do NOT discuss/include the actors, directors, and others involved with the film-making process. ONLY discuss the story and the themes of the film!! Do NOT use outside sources!!
Movie Review #1 Answer
Movie Review
Fahrenheit 9/11 is a very controversial documentary film written and directed by known journalist and political commentator named Michael Moore. The film sketches several scenes before and after the September 11 attack. It is centered on how the terrorism unfolded in American land despite the known capabilities of the country to combat terrorist attack. It begs a question why such horrible incident happened in American land and had caused national grief for the loss of innocent lives.