Posted: July 2nd, 2015

Draw on his research findings to discuss the extent to which the film is best categorized as either a “documentary”, a “propaganda piece”, or a work of “pure fiction”—or some combination thereof

Critical Film Review Prompt: Instructions: Please choose one of the following three prompts to organize a short (approx. 600- 750 word; i.e.2- 3 page) essay. Option 1: Please write a short “film review” of the film “16 Promises” as if you were A. Rahman. Draw on his research findings to discuss the extent to which the film is best categorized as either a “documentary”, a “propaganda piece”, or a work of “pure fiction”—or some combination thereof. In your review you should discuss any similarities and/or differences you notice with “Half the Sky” in terms of whether these documentaries locate the locus/responsibility/possibility for change in individual initiative or in measures that address societal structures.