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7.3 Cinema
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Hollywood Tells All...
Choose one of the films from the list. Each one of these movies
represents some of the key values in our course “Doing Business with
the USA”. Then follow these steps:
1. Read the questions below
before you watch the movie. Keep them in
mind so you can answer them at the end of your viewing.
2. Watch the movie. Popcorn is recommended (not required).
3. Reread the questions and answer them in relation to your
understanding of U.S. cultural values and behaviors.
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Suggested list of films
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Pursuit of Happiness
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Capitalism: A Love Story
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Office Space
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The Devil Wears Prada
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In America
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Who Killed the Electric Car?
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Sicko
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Fahrenheit 9/11
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Supersize Me
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American Psyche
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The Terminal
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What Women Want
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Harvey Milk
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Gran Torino
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QUESTIONS
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Q1: What core values from our course did you find in
the movie? List at least 3 and describe the situation
from the movie that demonstrates them.
Q2: Does this movie fit the stereotypes or knowledge
that you have about the U.S.? Why or why not?
Q3: Compare and contrast 2 aspects of your culture
with the culture you observed in the movie. How can
you apply this knowledge in the future?
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Other cinema resources
Here are more possibilities for viewing material that may contribute
to your understanding of US culture.
Click this image to learn about the drive-in movies in the USA!
Check out the trailer of 'Las Angeles', a funny movie about Mexicans
in Southern California :http://www.la-themovie.com/. Something to
see when it is distributed later. Here is the story... Employing and run
by misfits, Angels Car Wash is a troubled business in Los Angeles.
Trying to revitalize the family business, daughter Marta initially fails,
meanwhile discovering the true secrets and humor behind why the
LAPD is trying to shut Angels down. At the brink of closure, Freddy
and Marta are the true angels who save Angels and transform it into
a hub of Latin assets of all types, sizes and colors.
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