a) An appropriate two-part title.
b)An introductory paragraph that introduces the film and includes a thesis statement that previews the points that will be made in your essay.
d) An analysis of the film. While your essay should accurately represent to the reader the content of the documentary, a strong essay will also add your own argument and critique. You might answer some of the following questions: What mode(s) is the film in? What theme(s) does the film deal with? What are the film’s significant components or features? What are the filmmakers’ intentions? What biases does the film show? What are the documentary’s strengths and its weaknesses? Does the documentary over-emphasize some things and underrepresent others? Here you should express your own informed opinions on any relevant element of the film.
e) A minimum of 6 sources about the film that you find through your own research. These sources may include film reviews, articles about the film, interviews with the filmmakers, or sources about the film’s topic. Sources must be from reputable news, cultural, and academic publications. IMDB, Wikipedia, and Rotten Tomatoes may be referred to in your essay but they do not count towards your 6 required sources.
f) The essay should follow MLA formatting in all ways (12-point font, double spaced, one-inch margins, author information, page numbers) including in-text citations and a works cited page.