choose a movie listed in the "white collar movie list"
For the purpose of this class, each student will select a film from a list provided, watch the film (you can rent it or stream it as a group),and write a research paper exploring the film and the portrayal of fraud and/or white-collar crime. Your paper should be 3 to 5 pages, 12-point font, 1.5 spacing, and use headers, etc. for organization. As appropriate, your paper should address:
Synopsis of the film; describe and analyze the fraud/crime committed in the movie
Overall white collar-theme of the film
Description of the protagonist(s) and the dilemma he/she/they faced
Personality, conduct, and motivations of the perpetrator(s)
Components of the Fraud Triangle that may be present.
Application of other fraud theories, as appropriate
What harm resulted and who were the victims?
The specific offense at issue, including applicable laws
How was the offense prosecuted, defended, or adjudicated or how might it have been?
Also consider:
Victimization and victim psychology
Moral ambiguity and societal response
Immoral and/or illegal conduct
Enforcement/Punishment
Other observations or responses