Description
View Black in America: Touch the Sky, and then craft a critical essay using the questions below to guide your writing.
1) Using a maximum of two sentences, state the main idea or the thesis driving this documentary.
2) Briefly summarize the documentary. What evidence is used to support the theories/arguments put forth? In other words, discuss the arguments put forth using the language and main concepts from the documentary. Explain with specific examples.
3) How did the documentary relate to material covered in the class? Explain how the ideas from the documentary connect to ideas and theories that we’ve discussed so far. Be sure you make specific references to authors, concepts, and theories from our readings, citing the chapters you discuss. You must incorporate at least 5 of the assigned chapters from the unit.
4) Did you enjoy the documentary? Hate it? Explain. Here is your chance to vent (or let me know that this is the best thing you’ve ever watched)! Tell me why you think this is a masterpiece or disaster. Did the filmmaker make points that you agree with? Disagree with?
5) Write three discussion questions about this documentary. What would you like to ask the filmmaker? Do you have any questions for any of the people in the documentary?
Remember to answer each question fully, providing details and rich explanations of your views. Please carefully proofread your essay before submitting. The essay you submit should be about 750-1000 words (Times New Roman or Arial, 12 pt font, double space, standard margins, APA or ASA format), and must incorporate relevant concepts and theories from the Inequality Reader. Refer to specific authors, specific readings, and specific concepts from the readings, citing all relevant chapters. Don’t forget to use in-text citations and create a references page. Please note that the Grusky and Hill book is an edited volume. You should cite and reference the authors of the chapters, rather than the editors of the volume. Please number your responses and organize your essay into paragraphs. Pay attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Please reference from the book below only for chapters 4-(p. 27-30), 43-(p. 276-282), 44-(p. 282-289), 47-(p. 304-308), 48-(p. 308-314), 49-(p. 314-318), 45-(p. 289-298), and chapter 57-(p. 329-334). When referencing in the essay please include the PAGE NUMBER from where it is referencing from.
Grusky, D. B., & Hill, J. (2018). Inequality in the 21st century: A Reader. Boulder, Co: Westview Press.
Please use the link below for the video.
https://fod-infobase-com.libproxy.uhcl.edu/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=151183
if you can not view the video the transcript it attached along with the chapters.
Sample Solution
