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Imperialism PROJECT: Movie Poster & PLOT SUMMARY
Since the early days of movies, studios have printed posters to advertise their films. These
posters often feature the names and photographs of the main actors, the film title in large
lettering, and may also include a tagline, the name of the director, names of characters, the
release date, etc. It is also common for movie posters to use persuasive propaganda
techniques to convince people to see the movie.
Many of today’s moviegoers are also interested in reading a summary of a film’s plot before
spending their time and money to see a film. The objective of a plot summary is to condense
the plot of a 2 hour movie into a short, interesting synopsis that will make people want to see
the movie.
To demonstrate your understanding of Imperialism, you will generate an
idea for a movie about Imperialism in Africa, the Middle East, India, or Asia.
You will create a persuasive poster to promote the movie, and write a plot
summary to provide a written review of the main ideas of Imperialism that
would be included in the plot.
Assignment Guidelines:
Movie Poster
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Plot Summary
Common components of a movie poster:
o Movie title (large lettering)
o Tagline
o Acting credits (important people)
o Production credits [director, producer,
writer (you!), studio, soundtrack/music,
website, etc.]
o Illustration/picture
o Release date (or “coming soon”)
o Rating
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A least 1 propaganda technique that will
motivate people to see your movie
Neat, colorful, demonstrates your best work
If you choose, you may print (from the internet)
one image to use on your poster OR the title &
other text to be used on your poster. (Not both)
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Paragraph 1: Explain what the movie is about and
describe the key characters of the film
Paragraph 2: Describe the major events of the
movie in a plot summary which weaves in each of
the following concepts:
o A brief explanation of imperialism and
what motivated it
o How the native people in Africa/Middle
East/India/Asia would have felt about
imperialism
o Both positive and negative outcomes of
imperialism
Paragraph 3: Name and explain the propaganda
technique(s) you used in your poster. Explain why
you chose this technique(s) and how it would be
effective in convincing people to see your movie.
Imperialism Movie Poster & SUMMARY GRADING CRITERIA
4
Poster is thorough and contains
all components listed, plus 2
propaganda techniques. Neat,
colorful, demonstrates best work
and exemplary effort.
Plot Summary is at least 3
paragraphs and includes all
required elements. Multiple
specific details demonstrate an
in-depth understanding of
imperialism and its impact.
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Poster contains all components
listed, including 1 propaganda
technique. Neat and colorful.
Poster contains most
components listed, including 1
propaganda technique.
Poster contains few components
listed. Propaganda technique is
unclear or missing.
Plot Summary is 3 paragraphs
and includes all required
elements. Demonstrates an
understanding of imperialism and
its impact.
Plot Summary is less than 3
paragraphs and includes most
required elements. Demonstrates
a basic understanding of
imperialism and its impact.
Plot Summary is less than 2
paragraphs and includes few
required elements. Does not
demonstrate an understanding of
imperialism and/or its impact.