Each participant will write a film analysis for a mid-term evaluation. The Mid-Term FilmAnalysis paper must be submitted under
the Case Analysis Papers module on Brightspace by 11:59pm on the due date. (Assignments sent via email will not be
graded.)
1. Watch one of the following films:
a. Jamie Uys’ The Gods Must Be Crazy
b. Roland Joffe’s The Mission
c. Jeremy Paul Kagan’s The Chosen
d. Henry Bean’s The Believer
e. Martin Scorcese’s The Last Temptation of Christ
f. John Duigan’s Romero
g. Tim Robbins’ Dead Man Walking
h. Richard Pearce’s Leap of Faith
i. Norman Jewison’s Fiddler on the Roof
j. Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List
k. Brian Dannelly’s Saved
l. Robert Duval’s The Apostle
2. Consider ways in which the film is connected to one (1) of the world religions studied so far in the course (Jewish, Chritian, or Muslim) utilizing The Allegory of the Cave 3. Using the template on page 3, connect the film to the world religion.
Mid-Term Film Analysis Template:
Introduction:
[Provide a brief introduction to the paper: Include a statement indicating your position about the film and its connection to an
applicable world religion.]
(Approximate length: 1 sentence)
Summary of the Case:
[Summarize the relevant details of the film here. After reading this section, the reader should have a good sense of the facts and
what world religion connections are apparent in the film. Irrelevant details such as the quality of the acting or set design are
not necessary.]
(Approximate length: 4 – 5 sentences)
Relevant World Religions Theories:
[Define the relevant World Religion principles and theories to which one might appeal or need in the analysis of the film. This
section should include clear definitions of principles and theories found in the applicable world religion. A minimum of six (6)
principles are required. These principles and theories can be found in the chapters of each tradition. The course textbook must
be used.]
(Approximate length: 1 page)
Analysis:
[Analyze the principles (described above) in light of the film. This section should relate directly to the previous section. (How
and Why are the principles and theories defined above relevant to the world religion issues found in the film.) This section
should relate course information in a clear, concise manner to the film. That is, there should be a clear connection between the
film, the relevant principles and theories (from the previous section) and the analysis.]
(Approximate length: 1 page)
Conclusion:
[Provide a brief conclusion that highlights the relevant points of the paper. Remind the reader how the film and the applicable
world religion are connected and what major points were discovered in the analysis.]
(Approximate length: 4 – 5 sentences)
