The discussion responses you submit for each Discussion Post should all follow the same format and style. These should be XXXXXXXXXXwords, and are meant to be written in a "blog style," as opposed to...

The discussion responses you submit for each Discussion Post should all follow the same format and style. These should be 250-350 words, and are meant to be written in a "blog style," as opposed to more formal writing. The intention behind this is to map theprocessof learning and analyzing history--therefore it should have a tone of personal reflection in addition to analysis. Reflect on the content you've learned in this unit. Then, consider your position/experience and how you relate to this material (yes--you can use first-person). Though there is an overall informal tone to these posts, your answers should employ critical thinking (as opposed to regurgitating material) and effectively apply reading and media sources from the unit's module within your overall analysis. Include1 citationfrom course material, offering really simplistic citations in parentheses such as: (name of movie), (name of lecture), (name of primary source), (name of historian video).

Background

The Civil War and the system of enslavement are often viewed through different forms of popular culture today (especially film), which shape our understanding of these historical time periods and events. To analyze the connections and disconnections between film representations and the true history, you'll choose from several different options of engaging with the Civil War or enslavement in popular memory. WatchONEfilm about this era of American history (several options listed below).Drawing on the film and material throughout the course, write a





250-350








word post with1 citationconsidering the below questions in your response.

Film options (note: you can choose a film that you've already seen before, or one not on this list as long as it is set around the Civil War or enslavement more generally):

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      12 Years a Slave(2013) – Free on YouTube
   
   
   
   
   2. Amistad (1997) -- Rent on YouTube for $2.99
   
   
   
   
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      Glory(1989) – Rent on Amazon or YouTube for $3.99
   
   
   
   
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      Harriet(2019) – Rent on Amazon for $3.99
   
   
   
   
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      Roots(1977) -- Free on HBO Max
   
   
   
   
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      Roots(2016) -- Rent on Amazon Prime for $1.99
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

*Be aware that many of these movies contain explicit depictions of violence, as well as triggering language and images

Questions

1. What are some distinct differences between what was covered in lecture on this subject versus how it is portrayed in film?




2. What are some positives and negatives of having a visual representation of the subject?




3. How does creative license of Hollywood enhance or hinder a historical narrative?