How did James Braddock’s character shape his destiny? How well do the visual and sound elements combine to represent life in America during the Great Depression years? What is you favourite scene and why? How is James Braddock a positive male role model? In what ways may he be considered a type of Cinderella? In what ways can he be considered a hero? Describe how the film made you feel. Did you like the film? Why or why not? Do you agree with the following statement: Man” is just another film promoting violence. Films like this should be “Cinderella banned as they only promote violence in the community. Films such as not only entertain but they also educate, helping us to explore life and its meaning through Cinderella Man narratives and characters.’ Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Max Baer’s family was not happy with the way in which he was portrayed in the film. They have stated that he always remained upset by the death of his opponent in the boxing ring, and that he financially supported his widow for years to come by giving the family proceeds from his matches. He was considered, by many, to be less brutal than he was portrayed in the film. Do you think it was important to the narrative to portray Baer in such a negative manner? Explain you feelings.
How did James Braddock’s character shape his destiny? How well do the visual and sound elements combine to represent life in America during the Great Depression years? What is you favourite scene and why? How is James Braddock a positive male role model? In what ways may he be considered a type of Cinderella? In what ways can he be considered a hero? Describe how the film made you feel. Did you like the film? Why or why not? Do you agree with the following statement: “Cinderella Man” is just another film promoting violence. Films like this should be banned as they only promote violence in the community. Films such as Cinderella Man not only entertain but they also educate, helping us to explore life and its meaning through narratives and characters.’ Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Max Baer’s family was not happy with the way in which he was portrayed in the film. They have stated that he always remained upset by the death of his opponent in the boxing ring, and that he financially supported his widow for years to come by giving the family proceeds from his matches. He was considered, by many, to be less brutal than he was portrayed in the film. Do you think it was important to the narrative to portray Baer in such a negative manner? Explain you feelings.
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