Compare between the two films Boheminan Rhapsody (2018) and Rocketman (2019)
For the two films you have selected, discuss the ways the musicians dealt with hurdles in their lives. What were the main obstacles they had to face? How did the larger society treat these artists at the beginning of their careers/after they found a certain level of success? How did the filmmakers treat each of the films (does there appear to be a lager message or theme outside of the biography of the musicians)? What do you notice that is similar or different in lighting, editing, or camera work? Use specific examples from the films.
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