African american studies
Straight Outta Compton and New Jack City(filmd) make similar statements about drugs originating in and being disseminated by nonblack communities although blacks are highly stigmatized. They also make statements about business skills and abilities that can only be expressed in illegal venues because of lack of opportunity and of police brutality. Compare and contrast how these movies make these and related points. You can focus on just one of the above points. In this assignment, pick one or two specific scenes that tie into your analysis. Important for this assignment is that in your writing, you describe aspects of mise en scene (lighting, sets, clothing, music, etc.) that support your ideas. Consider how course writers do this in their articles and how it adds to your understanding of the film. Use information from the writings to support your beliefs. You can optionally reference current events.
