Q Of all the teacher in the hood movies, Dangerous Minds is the clear box-office champion, despite its poor critical reception, lack of cultural stickiness, and failure to win any significant awards. Focusing on any or all of the following three factors: 1) how race is positioned in the movie; 2) the movie's ideas about agency and structure; 3) the movie's use of white savior tropes; make a plausible argument as to why Dangerous Minds sold so many more tickets than Freedom Writers. Stay away from non-race-based arguments relying on factors like the movie's soundtrack or the presence of a famous lead actress. Why did the messaging of Dangerous Minds appeal so much more strongly to the white audience than Freedom Writers (which did well in its own right, but nowhere near as well as Dangerous Minds)? Minimum Word Count-750 Points-5 Rubric Dangerous Minds paper Dangerous Minds paper Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWord Count The paper is at least 750 words. 1 pts Full Marks 0.5 pts 500 words The paper is at least 500 words. 0 pts No Marks 1 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArgument Using the tools and ideas provided in the previous course modules, as well as your own analysis, provide a convincing argument explaining why Dangerous Minds did so well at the box office. 2 pts Full Marks 1 pts Shaky Argument At times the argument is not convincing or relevant or topical. 0 pts No Marks 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMemorable Moments The student incorporates into their argument the most important and relevant examples from the movie in a way that would convince an average reader that the student watched Dangerous Minds. 2 pts Full Marks 1 pts Important/Unimportant Moments The student misses key important and relevant moments from the movie and/or overestimates the significance of minor, less important moments of the movie. 0 pts No Marks 2 pts Total Points: 5 PreviousNext