Watch movie – response paper

Watch Movie “The Frozen Revolution” and write a 2.5-3 page paper answering the following questions.

Rubric is attached. Will send link to movie. 

1. What is the main argument of “The Frozen Revolution?”
2. Was the Mexican Revolution a result of “The Perils of Progress,” as discussed in our primary sources for this week? What other issues caused the Mexican Revolution besides the push for modernity? Make sure to cite specific examples.
3. The filmmaker takes a critical view of the legacy of the Mexican Revolution. Do you think the outcome of the revolution could have been different? Please explain your position. Ultimately, is the filmmaker unnecessarily harsh in his treatment of the legacy of the revolution, or is his position correct?
4. Overall, how would you rate this film as an historical source?
5. What were major underlining factors that led to the Mexican Revolution? Does “The Frozen Revolution” argue that the Mexican Revolution was successful in solving these problems, or not? Please explain your answer.
6. How are the indigenous represented? What are their major issues and demands?
7. How are the hacienda owners represented? What are their issues? How do they see the issue of race and ethnicity?
8. How would you compare this style of historical filmmaking with a more fictionalized approach?