Question

1. Review Slide 3: Angie Thomas says she felt like she could have a voice and change and the

Answer 1

Answer:

The movie that made me feel that positive change was not only possible but something anyone can achieve was Philadelphia (1993), with Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. This movie was one of the first times I saw homosexuality, homophobia, and the AIDS crisis portrayed in mass media. In it, Hanks plays the character of a gay lawyer who is fired from his law firm because they find out that he has AIDS. Not only did his character win the case in the movie, showing that discrimination can be defeated, but Hanks and the movie itself won many awards and got the issue of AIDS and discrimination to become a known problem that could be prevented. This movie makes me think that not only our actions, but also the messages we send through mass media can have an immense effect on the world, and that means we can all help make the world better.

Explanation:

The best way to answer this question is by choosing a book, film, or music that has had a real impact on how we perceive the world and our ability to achieve positive changes. The first sentence should state what piece of art we chose. The second one could state the reasons for that selection, including what we learn from it. The last two sentences should provide examples from the chosen art piece that shows how it conveyed that message.