2. Impressions:

After viewing the film, what comes to mind when you think of the group being portrayed?

3. Characters:

Who were the main characters?

How was the role of the male portrayed?

How was the role of the female portrayed?

Which character did you most identify with? Why?

Which character did you have the most difficulty empathizing with or understanding? Why?

Did you notice any stereotypical portrayals of the group being examined?

If so, what were they?

Indicate whether you think that they are positive or negative stereotypes and why you think so.

What values, attitudes, beliefs did the minority characters exhibit?

4. Story line:

Briefly, what was the plot of the movie?

What were the problems?

How were they resolved?

Was the use of stereotypes relevant to the telling of the story? Why or why not?

6. Evaluation/Impressions:

What surprised or angered you? Why?

Did any part of the film hurt or offend you? What and why?

Did you find yourself believing any of the stereotypes when you first saw this film? Why or why not?

Did you find any to be amusing? Why or why not?

Is the film helpful in diffusing stereotypes? Why or why not?

Any objections to the film? What and why?

7. Perceptions:

Did your perception of this culture change after this film?

If so, in what way?