Does the movie speak more of the historical event portrayed or time when the movie was made?

4. Watch one of the films listed below.
In a three-page (double-spaced, 12-point font) report, provide a summary of the film and comment on its historical accuracies and inaccuracies.
Additionally, make sure to address the following questions: How did the filmmaker portray black people in the movie? Do those characters display racial pride or reinforce common stereotypes of black people? What conflicts and tensions exist between the black and white characters presented in the film? Does the movie speak more of the historical event portrayed or time when the movie was made?
At the end of your report, attach a list of four references (including the movie and your textbook) that you consulted for this project.
Movie List:
To Kill a Mockingbird (Universal Pictures, 1962, 2 hours)
’42 (Bryan Helgeland, 2013, 128 minutes)
Red Tails (John Ridley, 2012, 2 hours)
Miracle at St. Anna (Spike Lee, 2008, 160 minutes)
Freedom Riders (PBS, 2011, 2 hours)
The Help (Tate Taylor, 2011, 146 minutes)
Mississippi Burning (Alan Parker, 1988, 128 minutes)
Malcolm X (Spike Lee, 1992, 321 minutes)

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