“The Searchers” Film Response Paper
Film Response Papers 15%. This is not a movie review! You are expected to submit a total of 4 response papers of 2-3 pages in length regarding the films shown in class. These response papers are largely informal and are intended to prompt you to ‘think on paper’ about the visual representation of Native people. These papers are not to be simple plot summaries of the films or a straight repetition of the lectures. Instead, you may use discussion questions or statements provided during class and/or discuss how points from the assigned readings connect with the films that we are viewing. Response papers must also show evidence that you have engaged the relevant class readings for each film. You must properly cite and reference at least one relevant reading in your paper. Response Papers are due on the dates specified on the syllabus and are cumulatively worth 15% of your total grade.
Week 1: January 29 Introduction: Decolonizing Hollywood’s Indians
Syllabus review Viewing in class The Battle of Elderbush Gulch (1913)
Week 2: February 5 Hollywood’s Indian
Previewed on YouTube Stagecoach (1939) Viewing: Reel Injun (2005) Have Read: Kilpatrick Text: Introduction, chapter 1
Week 3: February 12 Hollywood’s Indian II
Viewing: The Searchers (1959) Have Read: Kilpatrick chapter 2
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