Final Essay/ Reflection 10

Reflection 10:

Answer one of the following:

1. Discuss one to two of your favorite films viewed this semester. Why did these films and their themes resonate with you?

2. Discuss one to two of your least favorite films viewed this semester. What did you not like about these films? What could have made them better?

Be sure to discuss how they portrayed the issues, not the camera work or acting.


FINAL ESSAY

Within the context of at least 3 films, discuss how they portray at least 2 of these issues:

Pilipino American Identity, Culture, Food, Immigration, Underemployment, Brain Drain, Family, Superstitions, Cultural Practices, Community, Poverty, Conflict, Education.

Reflection 8: Magnifico + Veterans Day

1. How does the film illustrate the social cohesiveness of the village and values of a tight-knit community (i.e. reciprocity)? Compare with any of the previous films we have seen so far.


BONUS REFLECTION:

read article:

http://www.rmaf.org.ph/Awardees/Citation/CitationGawadKal.htm


Many of the films we have seen discuss the issue of poverty. What suggestions do you have to tackle the problem? What do you think about Antonio Meloto's movement?