Movie Analysis: Write a 750-1000 word essay reviewing documentary films Harvest of Shame (1960),
Harvest of Loneliness (2010) and Food Chains (2014), all available on YouTube (see lecture slides for
URL). Briefly summarize each film and compare the topics expressed in each film in a more detailed interpretation and discussion. Evaluate the significance of films to our understanding of the exploitation of farmworkers. Select two additional scholarly works to support your arguments. The essay must be typed,
double spaced, 1” margin all around, Times New Roman, and 12-point font. Cite your sources using APA
formatting.
Due: Wednesday, April 22
References: Sources used for the “Reference” section must be scholarly publications such as books and articles published in a newspaper or journal. Online access to scholarly publications is available through the CSUDH online library page. You may use the lectures or online sources in addition to scholarly articles. Make sure to include the films themselves in addition to 2 outside references for a total of 5
minimum.
Movie Analysis Rubric
3 Length (750-1000 words)
2 Summary of documentary films
4 Interpretation and Discussion (see below)
2 Include at least two relevant references (direct quote, paraphrase, data)
3 Evaluate the significance of films to understanding worker exploitation (see below)
1 Document Format (follow all instructions)
4 Cite your sources using APA formatting with a reference section
1 Upload to Blackboard in a timely manner
While viewing the films consider the following questions:
1) Consider the different groups represented in the films. What makes these people vulnerable to exploitation? What challenges do they face trying to exercise their rights?
2) How is the fear of deportation used in order to exploit and control workers? How have government
policies changed over the years in terms of their treatment of migrant workers from other counties?
3) Looking back at the history of agricultural workers, what things have changed, and what things have remained the same?
4) What could be done to address the needs of agricultural workers? How might the system be changed to protect workers as well as farmers?
5) How have corporations changed the relationship between farmers and farmworkers?
Sample Solution