APWH Movie Extra Credit (one per semester maximum)

Assignment:

  • For each movie you choose, research the historical accuracy of the events that occurred. Write at least 2½ pages, double-spaced, comparing the movie to what actually happened.
  • Then select a ten minute (approximately) video clip that you think would be the most beneficial to show in class. In your written analysis, briefly explain the context of the clip, including what happens during the clip that is worth viewing and why it would be useful to show to your APWH class.
  • Your overall written analysis must be a minimum of 3 pages, double-spaced. Don’t forget to include your sources.
  • Turn in to turnitin.com (see course website for class ID and enrollment password).You do not need to turn in a hard copy.
  • Be sure to get your parent’s permission if necessary before watching any “R” rated films!

Movie Choices:

Semester 1 movie options

  1. Mulan
  2. 300
  3. The Fall of the Roman Empire
  4. Gladiator (2000)
  5. Ben-Hur (old or new version – please specify which one you watched!)
  6. Spartacus (1960 version)
  7. Kingdom of Heaven
  8. Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Semester 2 movie options

  1. Shogun miniseries (Yes, the whole thing! It’s worth it!)
  2. The Mission
  3. Amistad
  4. Amazing Grace (2006 version)
  5. The Last Samurai
  6. Lagaan
  7. Dr. Zhivago
  8. The Last Emperor
  9. Lawrence of Arabia
  10. Ararat
  11. The Grey Zone
  12. Conspiracy
  13. Schindler’s List
  14. The Pianist
  15. Gandhi
  16. The Battle of Algiers
  17. The Tunnel
  18. Seven Years in Tibet
  19. A Dry White Season
  20. Mandela and de Klerk
  21. Blood Diamond
  22. Hotel Rwanda
  23. Last King of Scotland
  24. Proof of Life
  25. Black Hawk Down
  26. Munich
  27. Rabbit Proof Fence
  28. Charlie Wilson’s War
  29. Romero
  30. Goodbye, Lenin
  31. Sometimes in April
  32. Master and Commander