For the final project, write a paper in which you compare and contrast representations of (a) poverty and/or (b) diversity and/or (c) American culture in two films examined for this class.
The paper should present a clear thesis and topic sentences, provide evidence from the films that support the thesis and topic sentences, and employ film terminology accurately and effectively. In addition, papers should provide supporting evidence from at least 3 course readings that deal with the films examined and/or the themes under examination.
Films:
1. Midnight Cowboy, (1969). Dir. John Schlesinger
2. Precious (2009). Dir Lee Daniels
