Film Response - ‘The Day After Tomorrow’
Please read carefully before watching the film.
Please watch the film ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ closely and pay special attention to information that directly relates to global warming and climate change.
Take as many notes as possible that appear relevant to the film response questions. Please read all the questions carefully before watching the film. When you have finished watching the film, you will need to construct a detailed and knowledgeable response to all nine questions. Your film response should be at least 600 words.
Film Response questions:
1. What evidence is there in the film that climate change is occurring? Give as many examples as possible.
2. According to the film, what are the causes of global warming and who is responsible?
3. What significance do the temperature readings taken from the North Atlantic Buoys have?
Explain in detail.
4. When Dr. Jack Hall addresses the United Nations Conference (with guests including
U.S Vice-President), what is the response to his climate change theory?
5. Why do the UN diplomats and the U.S Vice-President not agree with Dr. Jack Hall’s theory?
6. What messages were the directors and writers of the film trying to send to the viewers?
7. How accurate do you think was the scientific evidence presented in the film? Is it possible that an event like this could ever happen in this way? Justify your response with research.
8. How could the film-makers have improved the accuracy of the film? Give detailed suggestions.
9. In your opinion, did the film succeed in accurately addressing the issues of climate change?