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Assignment:
Compose an essay with a thesis statement arguing the level of knowledge the American public gains from films like Hidden Figures and why the film deviates from historical fact at certain moments for the purpose of addressing a general audience.
Introduction: Which source would best introduce this topic? What are some facts about the film's market performance, critical reaction, and public reception?
What is your thesis statement regarding this topic? Think of it as the main claim of the paper. Everything has to agree with it and you change it if your evidence is insufficient.
Body Paragraph 1: How would you write a synopsis of the film? Cite a source if you need to, or prefer to, use outside words or information.
- Who are the important characters and what is their impact in the plot?
- What does the film try to do?
Body Paragraph 2: How does the film stick to history and how does it not?
- How do these changes affect the telling of the story? Which characters look better or worse than their real counterparts?
- Are these changes reflective of social expectations of the audience, or about the audience?
Body Paragraph 3: How do critics respond to the film, see its purpose, and rate its success at doing what it intends?
How does the viewer respond to the film?
To what degree are the critics or viewers you sample aware of the historical deviation? If so, how are their viewpoints affected? Consider a critic who includes historical accuracy and another that does not, and two viewers with the same difference.
Conclusion: Does Hidden Figures create more historical awareness and how does it fit into common conventions of storytelling in America?
How do the points brought up earlier in the essay support my thesis statement?
What do we take away from this analysis? Does historical accuracy or liberty positively affect a story's reach? Is the expectation of the audience, by the creators of the film, realistic?