Order Description
required to write a film review of roughly 1,600 words (double spaced,
12pt, Times New Roman). Choose a film from the list below:
? Emperor (Hirohito and the US occupation)
? Letters from Iwo Jima (Japanese soldiers in Iwo Jima)
? Black Rain (Hiroshima)
? Grave of the Fireflies (young children in wartime Japan)
? Empire of the Sun (Japanese invasion of Shanghai)
1) Watch the film of your choice.
2) Read relevant literature.
3) You need to cite at least four academic journal articles.
4) Do not summarize the plot of the film. Discuss the major political
theme(s) of the film.
5) Do not include discussions on issues irrelevant to political science (e.g.,
acting performance, film director skills, background music).
