MU Movie Club Project Critical Analysis Questions

Please read the following article as an example of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). You are not required to use CDA specifically, but it is imperative that you watch your selected film with a critical lens. 

Akeelah and the Bee: Inspirational Story of African-American Intellect and Triumph or Racist Rhetoric Served Up On Another Platter?Links to an external site.

Reflect

Briefly respond to the following questions: 

1. Does the reading of this critical article cause you to think differently about any films you have watched and enjoyed in the past? Please explain.
2. How does this sort of critical analysis call into question the quality of the representation of people of color and other underrepresented groups in media and film?
3. In what ways can this issue of perpetuating stereotypes be addressed and is it already happening? Explain and give examples as applicable (hint: Get Out).