Choose two (2) 1-5 minute clips from two (2) different films that we watched this term (so, 2 clips total, not 4 clips). A timestamp is required for both entries (not including this is an automatic 10-point deduction from each response).
the 2 movies are Black panther and 12 Years a slave
Fill out each section of the exam template completely and be careful to avoid overlap (i.e., watch out for summary in the analysis section).
ENGL 143 Final Exam
Directions: Complete one template entry for each clip. This exam is open book/open notes, but you should not collaborate with classmates. Please see the “Final Exam” section on Canvas for additional details and directions.
1. Name of the film: The black panther
Year the film was released (2 points):
Director (2 points):
Name 2 characters in this clip and the name of the actor playing each character (2 points):
1.
2.
Is this film based on a text (i.e., novel, play, biography, comic book) (2 points)?
If yes, indicate the title and author of the text.
What is the context of this clip(THE BRITISH MUSEUM SCENE WITH KILLMONGER) ? Very briefly (no more than a paragraph total) describe what specific plot points happen before and after this clip/scene that are relevant to the action you see here (you may write your answer in paragraph form or use bullet points). (10 points)
Analyze this clip (30 points). Your answer should be in essay form (at least 2+ substantive paragraphs) with a clear focus/thesis supported by specific visual and narrative evidence from the clip. As part of your response, you should discuss why the action depicted in the clip is relevant to the film as a whole and to its larger meaning or message, ideally regarding racial issues. Your evidence for this discussion should also include points from the class readings on this specific film (with the article author or title mentioned) as well as specific points from class discussion (including Zoom sessions, unit overviews, close readings, and/or responses/replies).
2. Name of the film: 12 years of slave
Year the film was released (2 points):
Director (2 points):
Name 2 characters in this clip and the name of the actor playing each character (2 points):
1.
2.
Is this film based on a text (i.e., novel, play, biography, comic book) (2 points)?
If yes, indicate the title and author of the text.
What is the context of this clip ( SOLOMON HANGING BY THE OAK TREE ON THE EDGE OF DEATH)? Very briefly (no more than a paragraph total) describe what specific plot points happen before and after this clip/scene that are relevant to the action you see here (you may write your answer in paragraph form or use bullet points). (10 points)
Analyze this clip (30 points). Your answer should be in essay form (at least 2+ substantive paragraphs) with a clear focus/thesis supported by specific visual and narrative evidence from the clip. As part of your response, you should discuss why the action depicted in the clip is relevant to the film as a whole and to its larger meaning or message, ideally regarding racial issues. Your evidence for this discussion should also include points from the class readings on this specific film (with the article author or title mentioned) as well as specific points from class discussion (including Zoom sessions, unit overviews, close readings, and/or responses/replies).
