Country: South Africa_____________________
Your Name: Dylan Jones______________________________
Submit to: [email protected] and print a copy for Mrs. Marshall for a 10
pt. quiz grade – due by Dec. 6, 2013.
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Film title: District 9____________________
Director: Neil Blompkamp_________________________
Date released: 2009 ________________
List three adjectives that describe this film
____Aliens_____________ _____Segregation____________
________Science Fiction___________
What is the film about? (write at least three sentences)
District 9 is about an alien mother ship that lands in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is
stationary for years, but finally aliens come out of it. People don’t like the aliens so the
humans force to move them from the slums to alien concentration camps. This starts a
huge battle between the two groups which occurs for the rest of the movie. In the end,
two aliens fixed the spaceship and escaped saying that they would return in 3 years.
What was good about the film?
Not much besides the fact that it had some action packed scenes
Would you recommend the film? Why or why not?
Your Name: Dylan Jones______________________________
Submit to: [email protected] and print a copy for Mrs. Marshall for a 10
pt. quiz grade – due by Dec. 6, 2013.
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Film title: District 9____________________
Director: Neil Blompkamp_________________________
Date released: 2009 ________________
List three adjectives that describe this film
____Aliens_____________ _____Segregation____________
________Science Fiction___________
What is the film about? (write at least three sentences)
District 9 is about an alien mother ship that lands in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is
stationary for years, but finally aliens come out of it. People don’t like the aliens so the
humans force to move them from the slums to alien concentration camps. This starts a
huge battle between the two groups which occurs for the rest of the movie. In the end,
two aliens fixed the spaceship and escaped saying that they would return in 3 years.
What was good about the film?
Not much besides the fact that it had some action packed scenes
Would you recommend the film? Why or why not?
Country: South Africa
Your Name: Brian Beals
Submit to: [email protected] and print a copy for Mrs. Marshall for a 10
pt. quiz grade – due by Dec. 6, 2013.
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Film title: Cry, The Beloved Country
Director: Darrell Roodt
Date released: December 15 1995
List three adjectives that describe this film
serious dramatic old
What is the film about? (write at least three sentences)
Stephan Kumalo is a black priest looking for his son in the city of Johannesburg.
While he is there he runs into his brother and sister which he hadn’t seen in years.
Kumalo discovers that his son and nephew went away together and accidentally
murdered a white man who is the son of James Jarvis, the Jarvis’ lived near the
Kumalo’s. Eventually Kumalo’s son is sentenced to death and, having each lost their
sons they became friends.
What was good about the film?
The film was entertaining for an old story
Would you recommend the film? Why or why not?
I would recommend this film because it is entertaining and tells a good story, it
also portrays South African culture
Your Name: Brian Beals
Submit to: [email protected] and print a copy for Mrs. Marshall for a 10
pt. quiz grade – due by Dec. 6, 2013.
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Film title: Cry, The Beloved Country
Director: Darrell Roodt
Date released: December 15 1995
List three adjectives that describe this film
serious dramatic old
What is the film about? (write at least three sentences)
Stephan Kumalo is a black priest looking for his son in the city of Johannesburg.
While he is there he runs into his brother and sister which he hadn’t seen in years.
Kumalo discovers that his son and nephew went away together and accidentally
murdered a white man who is the son of James Jarvis, the Jarvis’ lived near the
Kumalo’s. Eventually Kumalo’s son is sentenced to death and, having each lost their
sons they became friends.
What was good about the film?
The film was entertaining for an old story
Would you recommend the film? Why or why not?
I would recommend this film because it is entertaining and tells a good story, it
also portrays South African culture
Country: South Africa
Your Name: Teresa Burns
Submit to: [email protected] and print a copy for Mrs. Marshall for a 10 pt. quiz grade – due by Dec. 6, 2013.
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Film title: District 9
Director: Neill Blomkamp
Date released: 2009
List three adjectives that describe this film
powerful, intense, action-packed
What is the film about? (write at least three sentences)
The film begins showing the series of events that occurred after an alien species arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1982. Initially the people welcomed them, but after years of many people upset with living with the aliens, the aliens are forced to live separated from society in a slum called District 9. The story picks up in 2010 when Wikus van der Merwe in charge of evicting these aliens. In this operation, Wikus is exposed to a strange alien chemical and must rely on the help of his only two new alien friends. This film is a metaphor of events that took place in South Africa, specifically alluding to District Six.
What was good about the film?
It is very moving, and is also a great film for people who enjoy action. While watching it, it is evident to see common themes that were prominant throughout South Africa's history, such as discrimination and xenophobia.
Would you recommend the film? Why or why not?
I would recommend it because it is a very interesting story that makes you think. However there are a few violent scenes, so I don't recommend it to anyone who can't handle that.
Your Name: Teresa Burns
Submit to: [email protected] and print a copy for Mrs. Marshall for a 10 pt. quiz grade – due by Dec. 6, 2013.
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Film title: District 9
Director: Neill Blomkamp
Date released: 2009
List three adjectives that describe this film
powerful, intense, action-packed
What is the film about? (write at least three sentences)
The film begins showing the series of events that occurred after an alien species arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1982. Initially the people welcomed them, but after years of many people upset with living with the aliens, the aliens are forced to live separated from society in a slum called District 9. The story picks up in 2010 when Wikus van der Merwe in charge of evicting these aliens. In this operation, Wikus is exposed to a strange alien chemical and must rely on the help of his only two new alien friends. This film is a metaphor of events that took place in South Africa, specifically alluding to District Six.
What was good about the film?
It is very moving, and is also a great film for people who enjoy action. While watching it, it is evident to see common themes that were prominant throughout South Africa's history, such as discrimination and xenophobia.
Would you recommend the film? Why or why not?
I would recommend it because it is a very interesting story that makes you think. However there are a few violent scenes, so I don't recommend it to anyone who can't handle that.