Epoch movie review

Movie Analysis: Write a 750-1000 word essay reviewing documentary films Death by Design (2016) and Anthropocene: The Human Epoch (2018), both available to rent online for minimal cost. Briefly summarize each film and compare topics expressed in each film in a more detailed interpretation and discussion. Select two additional scholarly works to support your arguments, such as books or peer reviewed articles. Essay must be typed, double spaced, 1” margin all around, Times New Roman, and 12-point font. Cite your sources using APA formatting. Upload to Canvas in a timely manner.

References: Sources used for “Reference” section must be scholarly publications such as books and peer reviewed articles published in a newspaper, book or journal. Online access to scholarly publications is available through the SMC online library page. You may use the lectures or online sources in addition to scholarly articles. Make sure to include the films themselves in addition to 2 outside references for a total of 4 minimum.

Movie Analysis Rubric

3 Length (750-1000 words)

2 Summary of both documentary films

4 Interpretation and Discussion (see below)

2 Include at least two supporting references (direct quote, paraphrase, data)

3 Evaluate significance of films to cultural understanding of pollution and climate change 1 Document Format (follow all instructions)

4 Cite your sources using APA formatting with reference section

While viewing the films consider the following questions:

1) Consider the significance of films to our understanding of pollution and consumerism or environment versus economy?

2) Do you think documentary film making is an effective way to communicate ideas about pollution and climate change science? Why or why not?