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Spielberg/Amistad
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A 4 page research paper that discusses Steven Spielberg's 1997 film Amistad is based on real historical events that transpired between 1839-40 (Shargel 18). The writer discusses the plot, key scenes, and how the themes of the movie relate to this dramatization. The writer also offers a personal reaction to the film. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Spielberg/Catch Me If You Can
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A 10 pages research paper/essay that examines Catch Me If You Can (2002, directed by Stephen Spielberg), which is the most-or-less true story of Frank W. Abagnale Jr., a disturbed, but ingenious adolescent who successfully impersonates being an airline pilot, a lawyer, and a doctor, while also forging 2.5 million dollars in checks, all between the ages of 16 and 21. There is arguably nothing more appealing in film than the hero who has the ability to do anything. However, this film also provides insight into deeper, more poignant truths about human nature than are evident in Frank's flashy criminal lifestyle. The writer discusses cinematography, editing, sound design and other aspects of the film. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Spike Lee Does the Right Thing
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This 6 page paper discusses Spike Lee's film "Do the Right Thing," and the 'messages' (with regard to racism in particular) therein. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVSpike.rtf

Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing' (1989)
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A 6 page paper which examines the concept of ‘blackness' as explored by revolutionary African-American filmmaker Spike Lee in his 1989 film, Do the Right Thing. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TGspike.rtf

Spike Lee's 'Do The Right Thing' / Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines director Spike Lee's 1989 film, Do The Right Thing. Specifically explored is how the film conveys its ethical message, and evaluates the soundness of the arguments it presents, based on established ethical criteria.
Filename: Doright.wps

Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing": Sal
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A 5 page paper which analyzes the character of Sal in director Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing." No additional sources cited.
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Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing
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A 5 page film review that summarizes and analyzes Spike Lee's 1989 film "Do the Right Thing," which raises a number of questions about ethnic, racial relations and what constitutes moral behavior. It is a film about racial conflict within a multiethnic community, Bedford-Stuyvesant located in Brooklyn, New York, The film's climax causes viewers to consider what is important--what is the right thing? Spike Lee's answer brings into question the mainstream society's standard reaction to violence that results from systemic social injustice. No additional sources cited.
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Spike Lee's When the Levees Broke
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A 10 page research paper that uses Spike Lee's HBO documentary as a springboard to discussing the implications and social ramifications of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath in the devastated city of New Orleans. This comprehensive assessment suggests that an overemphasis on the focus of white priorities resulted in marginalizing the poor black population of the city. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khleeno.rtf

Spike Lee’s ‘New York State of Mind’
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An 8 page analytical essay which examines how New York is represented in Spike Lee’s films. Specifically discussed are what aspects of New York’s reality are represented and what aspects are neglected or ignored, comparing and contrasting with filmmaker Woody Allen’s representation of the Big Apple in his 1979 film, “Manhattan.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Spike Lee/She's Gotta Have It
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A 3 page film review that discusses Spike Lee's premier 1986 film and whether or not it presents a realistic portrayal of feminist ideas. The writer argues that this is not a feminist film because of the focus on male perspectives and narratives. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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