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AH II - MOVIE ANAYLSIS WORKSHEET

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1. Historical time period covered in the film: _______________________________________
2. Write a brief summary of the main plot, describing the event or events that are the focus of the
film and stating where and when they take place. Minimum of one paragraph.
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3. List the names of 3-5 characters in the film and 3 adjective phrases to describe each.
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4. Briefly describe 3 action scenes in the movie.
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5. In the story told by the film, what is the main conflict and how is it resolved? One paragraph.
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6. Describe two images or scenes from the film that stand out in your mind. Discuss why those
images impressed you and how they relate to the themes of the movie.
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facts that this motion picture tells you about life in the US during this time period.
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8. Describe two events or portrayals in the film that, on the whole accurately reflect what actually
happened and two events that do not. For any historical inaccuracies, research and describe
what really happened.
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9. History is what the present choose to remember about the past. Given the fact the audience
will take away from the movie an impression of the historical events or figures portrayed in the
film, on the whole does this move improve the viewers understanding of historical events?
Justify your conclusion.
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