Exam (elaborations)

BLST101: Film analysis of The African American: Too Many Rivers to Cross Episode 4: Making a Way Out of No Way / Updated 2022

25 views 1 purchase

Course
Eng101 (BLST101)

Institution
Thompson River University (TRU )

What is the title and subject of the film? The title of the film is “The African American Many Rivers to Cross Episode 4: Making a Way Out of No Way”, and it retells and depicts the unrelenting struggle of former African slaves to make a living amidst great obstacles of racism. It also explo...

[Show more]

Preview 1 out of 2 pages

View example

Uploaded on April 29, 2021
Number of pages 2
Written in 2022/2023
Type Exam (elaborations)
Contains Questions & answers

african american many rivers to cross film analysis
african america many rivers to cross
the african american many rivers to cross episode 4 making a way out of no way
blst 101 film analysis works

Welch1 Member since 6 year 61 documents sold

CA$14.79

Add to cart

Add to wishlist

100% satisfaction guarantee
Immediately available after payment
Both online and in PDF
No strings attached

Film Analysis Worksheet

Prof. Cook—American Ethnic Studies Department

Name:

1. What is the title and subject of the film?

The title of the film is “The African American Many Rivers to Cross Episode 4: Making a Way Out of No

Way”, and it retells and depicts the unrelenting struggle of former African slaves to make a living amidst great

obstacles of racism. It also explores the continuous intent and attempts by whites in the South to keep former

slaves in a state of subjugation.

2. What period in history was being depicted in this film?

The period depicted by the film is between the years 1897 - 1940.

3. When was the film produced?

The film was produced in 2013.

4. What is the mood or tone of the film? How does it affect emotions?

The mood of the film is both hopeful and saddening. The portrayal of former slaves succeeding in business

amidst Jim Craw laws brought a very hopeful mood to the film while the images of lynched and hanged black

men, women, and children was chilling and saddening to see. However, overall the mood of the film is hopeful.

5. What are the physical qualities of the film and how does it add to film? (Narration, music, special effects,

lighting, etc.)

The narration is outstanding and the interviews are very informative. The music is very consistent with the

period being explored; which very upbeat and very joyous reflective of the booming years of Harlem as a black

people’s ‘Mecca’.

6. What is the main message of film and what does this film tell you about life in US at the time it was created?

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Welch1. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for CA$14.79. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

50155 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling

Exam (elaborations)

BLST101: Film analysis of The African American: Too Many Rivers to Cross Episode 4: Making a Way Out of No Way / Updated 2022

Document information

Subjects

Written for

Seller

Reviews received

Content preview