Just 1210 Justice Writing

Viewed the film, develop a thesis about the film’s outlook on justice/injustice/the law. Do you agree or disagree with the film’s portrayal of this issue? Why? Using specific examples from the film and making reference to current discussions on social justice issues, explain why you find the film’s outlook thought-provoking or why you felt it was inadequate. 2. Visit the library online *Guelph Humber Library* and find three relevant, viable secondary sources –articles or book chapters containing contextual information and/or theory that will support your discussion of the film. (These articles should not be film reviews). . List of Films Note: These films each address a variety of contexts and themes related to the law and justice/injustice. Each of these films is available for streaming through Humber Library databasesInherit the Wind (1960)–Audio CineoKramer versus Kramer (1979)-Audio Cineo Gandhi (1982) –Audio Cineo Hamlet (1996, the Kenneth Branagh version) –Criterion-on-Demand Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) –Criterion On-Demand No (2012) –Criterion On-Demando If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) –Criterion On-Demand Just Mercy(2019) –Criterion On-DemandNote Layout-- Introduction–Statement of purpose; description of topic(integrating key information about the film such as director, year); thesis statement;overview of report(1 paragraph) Background/Context–Summary of film, focusing on details related to your thesis; inclusion of any helpful information from secondary research on relevant historical or political figures, events or on the film’s reception (1 –2 paragraphs) Analysis –Detailed discussion of the film using examples (key scenes, direct quotations, dialogue) to support your thesis; integration of secondary research where needed/clarifying/supportive (3 paragraphs, with topic sentences) Conclusion –Rephrase your thesis (i.e.use fresh language –no cutting and pasting!), review your analysis; comment on the film’s significance and possibly make a recommendation: What can justice studies students and/or professionals learn from this film? (1 paragraph)