Reflection on Movie American Son
Objective: This assignment requires you to watch the film “American Son,” available on Netflix. Engage critically with the movie by assuming the perspectives of various characters depicted in the film. Your responses should integrate concepts and terminology from Donald Black’s and Elijah Anderson’s books, applying them to the film’s narrative and character interactions. You will be graded on your use of both books.
Instructions:
Watch the movie “American Son” on Netflix. If you do not have a Netflix subscription, consider utilizing the platform’s trial subscription option by registering with an email address.
After viewing the film, answer the following questions comprehensively, ensuring each response incorporates relevant course concepts and terms:
Personal Reflection: How did the movie make you feel? Provide a detailed explanation of at least 150 words.
Interpretation of Narrative: What do you think the writers were trying to communicate to the audience? Explain your interpretation in at least 150 words.
Contextual Variations: Discuss how the situation, including conversations and outcomes, would differ under the following scenarios (at least 25 words each):
The son had a lighter complexion, still bi-racial, but appeared more like a White teen.
Both parents were Black (African-American).
The father was Black and the mother was White.
The family was Hispanic or Latinx.
The family was from a Middle Eastern country.
The family was of a lower socioeconomic level, maintaining the small family size as depicted in the movie.
The family was Native American.
The family was Asian or Pacific Islander.
Structure your responses with strong introductory and concluding paragraphs. Bullet points may be used provided the total word count requirement for each section is met.
