What solutions does the film propose? Are those solutions persuasive? Why or why not?

The purpose of this assignment is for you to provide a close, careful reading of Naomi Klein
and Avi Lewiss 2015 film, This Changes Everything, and to connect the film to the readings,
ideas and themes of INH302. The film documents the crisis of climate change and the
economic system that produced it.

In your review, please answer the following questions:
What is the films central thesis?
What evidence does the film use to advance that thesis?
Is this evidence persuasive? Why or why not?
What solutions does the film propose? Are those solutions persuasive? Why or why not?

You are expected to make extensive use of assigned course material: for this
assignment, the articles by James Buchanan, John Williamson, William Finnegan and,
of course, Naomi Klein are particularly relevant.

Of course, you are also welcome, but not obligated, to consult additional secondary material.

Directions and Reminders
The film is available at the Newnham Library (Call #HC79.E5 T48 2015). You can also
stream the film online by going to the Library home page. Type “This Changes Everything”
in the search bar and select the Online access link.
Spelling and grammar count. Your grade is based on constructing a convincing argument
and a poorly written paper is not very convincing. Essay style is also important. You must
have a clear thesis, which you set out to prove through supporting claims backed up by
evidence. I encourage you to make use of the Writing Exchange program at the Seneca
College Learning Centre (https://inside.senecacollege.ca/learningcentres/writingexchange).
Please make sure to properly cite all sources and to include all relevant references in an
attached bibliography. You may use any citation method (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) you like
as long as you do so consistently.
Please avoid cover sheets, but make sure to have a header. This header should consist of
your name, the course number and name, the date, the name of your instructor, as well as
the assignment (“Film Review #2”) in the upper left corner of your review. Please also
include the word count at the end of the review.
Students are required to submit an electronic copy of the assignment (in.docx format) to
SafeAssign on Blackboard. Please keep electronic and hard copies of your assignments
before submitting them, as well as keep drafts and rough work until all assignments have
been returned.

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