For the review, write a 4-5 page (double-spaced report focusing on the following aspects:
· The Salient message in the film as it pertains to an exceptionality.
· The images/roles of exceptional individuals portrayed in the film.
· Connections with the literature reviewed/ideas discussed in the course.
· Your overall assessment (i.e. the impact the film had on you).
· The movie review will be evaluated according to the following criteria a. Accuracy and insight about the message of the film. b. Depth of the analysis (does the analysis transcend surface/anecdotal, features of the film? c. Support for arguments through the use of information, ideas, and references from the course (specific chapter support) d. Engagement as reflected in the description of personal impact e. Clarity of writing. (50 points) 10 points for each section
Don’t limit yourself to this list:
· A Mile in His Shoes
· Swim Team
· What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
· The Theory of Everything
· Million Dollar Baby
· I Am Sam
· The Horse Whisperer
· The Fundamentals of Caring
· Gattaca
· You’re Not You
· The Secret Garden
· The Upside
· At First Sight
· Forrest Gump
· The Miracle Worker
· The Other Sister
· Rain Man
· Matilda
· August Rush
· Goodwill Hunting
· Little Man Tate
· Gifted
· The Silent Twins
· Matilda
· Matilda the Musica