Summary At the beginning of the book, it tells us that a woman named Sarah De Vries’s DNA was found at a farm in Port Coquitlam. She was a prostitute and was one of the 26 women found at the farm after being missing for 4 years. They continue the book by telling us her childhood, Sarah was a mixed raced child who was adopted into a white family. She had 3 other siblings, Maggie (1961), Peter (1963), Mark (1967 but adopted in 1978), then Sarah (1969 but adopted in 1970).
Her biological mother was a teen mother who was a drug addict and ex con. Her mother looking for help asked if friend can watch her child who then asked his mother if she can. The help eventually turned into raising and adopting the child who is Cyntoia Brown. Cyntoia grew up having abandonment issues and trust issues disabling her to have a thriving
Higher Learning an american film released in 1995 that focuses on a fictional college by the name of “Columbus University” that resembles the actual Columbus State University in Georgia. In the movie director John Singleton captures the life of college students of all races and cultures and beliefs from around country. The lead character Malik Williams played by (Omar Epps) an African american high prestige track athlete. Malik’s character struggles understanding the full particulars of knowledge, the real world and keeping up in his academic career. Malik displays low motivation and idea of hard work.
In The Toughest Job: William Winter’s Mississippi, viewers are introduced to the background and political career of former governor of Mississippi, William Winter. Centered around his rise to the highest political position in the state amidst the volatile changes occurring in Mississippi at the time, the film specifically explores his attempts to create educational reform in the state and the many tribulations that came with such a pursuit. When examining how Winter was able to lead and enact real change despite many challenges and setbacks, there are clear examples of effective leadership, argumentative structure, and strategic communicative behaviors from which to learn from. As a politician, Winter exhibits more than one form of power.
Sunset Boulevard is an entertaining portrayal of the dramatic side of Hollywood in the 1950’s through the film noir genre and thoroughly does so through repeated themes of entrapment. Sunset Boulevard is the name of the street Norma Desmond, a renowned silent film actress, resides in. She confides within a film writer to restore her fame back to what she had as a silent film actress in the newly introduced “talkies”. The writer, Joe Gillis, is thus stuck with the task of aiding her to help out his economic status.
The Hunting Ground "The Hunting Ground" , seen April 10,11, and 12, covered the topic of campus rape. The true story behind the documentary is as hocking fact about campus rape. Rape is a very big problem on college campuses. It is not taken that serious in some colleges. About 16% of women are assaulted on campus and 88% of them do not report it.
The film 13th directed by Ava DuVernay targets an intended audience of the Media and the three branches of the United States government with an emphasis that mass incarceration is an extension of slavery. It is intended to inform viewers about the criminalization of African Americans and the United States prison boom. 13th uses rhetorical devices in its claim to persuade the viewers by using exemplum in the opening seconds of the film. President Barack Obama presents statistics, saying “the United States is home to 5% of the world’s population but is home to 25% of the world’s prisoners.” Also the film uses a hyperbole in talking about the movie Birth of a Nation produced in 1915 which portrays a black man as a violent savage who will kill white women.
The progression of Martin that you suggest is most definitely prominent in the film, and I completely agree with your connections between Martin’s progression due to both the situation and those he is surrounded by. But alongside Martin’s search for himself in the film I see that Ethan also had to find himself throughout the course of their adventure. While obviously Ethan has much more previous time in his life to make decisions and change due to experience than Martin does, this big event can be displayed as changing both men. Initially in the film, Ethan is displayed with the aura of experience and strong bravery, while also being defined as a wanderer and not a family man. Throughout the film, he turns more aggressive as he attains further
The 2014 documentary produced by Sheila Nevins and Maria Shriver, Paycheck to Paycheck: The Life and Times of Katrina Gilbert, showcases a year of Katrina's struggle as a poor single parent of three. A film crew follows her through her relationships, parenting, job as a certified nursing assistant, and application process for college. As a piece from The Shriver Report, Paycheck to Paycheck casts a humanizing glow on the millions of American women working to provide for their families. One of the most important take-aways from Paycheck to Paycheck is the assorted factors that contribute to Katrina's poverty.
In 2009, Objectified was directed by Gary Hustwit. This movie was made to the subject of product design and various product and designer was appeared in this film. After hearing their stories, I realized their thought and philosophy. Alice Rawsthorn said many designs around us in not noticeable to consumer and people take for granted. However, all product was made throughout the entire design process.
In 2015, HBO aired a six-part, true crime documentary series titled, The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. Writer and director, Andrew Jarecki, examined the details of three crimes associated with Durst, including the disappearance of Durst’s first wife Kathy, the murder of his dear friend, Susan, and the murder and dismemberment of his neighbor, Morris Black. While the mini-series was met with acclaim, many – including myself – criticize The Jinx for its storytelling approach. The series seemingly blurs the lines of storytelling – for entertainment purposes – and journalism; raising many questions regarding ethics. Initially, Durst approached Jarecki regarding an interview after he saw All Good Things, a film Jarecki had released
The movie Speak was a very powerful movie that teenagers may benefit from watching. The main character in the movie is Melinda Sordino portrayed by Kristen Stewart. When starting high school Melinda feels a great sense of rejection and practically becomes mute. Her so-called “friends” won’t talk to her because of an event that occurred at a house party over the summer and she doesn’t have a close relationship with her mother (Elizabeth Perkins). The only support she gets is from her art teacher, Mr. Freeman (Steve Zahn) and her science partner, David Petrakis (Michael Angarano).
Steven Spielberg’s exhilarating film, The Post, is centered around The Washington Post, a family owned newspaper company, which is racing against the New York Times to exploit the wrongdoings of the U.S. government. It tells the story of the Pentagon Papers and how the Government hid these classified documents from the public along with the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War for three decades and four presidencies. This film stars Meryl Streep who takes on the role of Katherine Graham, Chief Publisher of the Washington Post after her husband passed away. Co-star Tom Hanks takes on the role of Ben Bradlee, executive editor of the paper. This film was directed by Steven Spielberg, an extremely talented director/producer for many well
o Each production comes with its own challenges, miscommunication and lack of commitment may be one of them. To avoid it, a leadership style like charismatic leadership will help the team remain true to the concept and this kind of style plays heavily on human emotion and is found relatable by their peers. The kind of approach and problem-solving skills also help in avoiding conflict in groups. As technology and film progressed together, social media networks are an excellent location to build awareness and promote a film. Social media groups, categories, and hashtags will allow us to specifically target a demographic with similar interest, making it easier to control the creative process.
In this chapter we approach the new embodiment of Sherlock Holmes, such as the films Sherlock Holmes (2009), Sherlock Holmes: The Game of Shadow (2011) and the British series Sherlock. 3.1 Sherlock Holmes (2009) Sherlock Holmes was the first Sherlock Holmes film adaptation directed by Guy Ritchie. It was released on 25 December, 2009. Starring in the role of Sherlock Holmes is Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law as Dr. John Watson, Rachel McAdams as Irene Alder and Mark Strong playing Lord Blackwood.
