Please watch the following documentary called “Chasing Heroin” (PBS) (it’s long – give yourself time to watch!):
if username and password is required use the following –
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/chasing-heroin/ Links to an external site.
Then upload Reaction Paper 4 under this Reaction Paper 4 Assignment Link by Sat night, 11:59pm.
REMEMBER:
Student must discuss the following points in reaction papers (in ESSAY FORMAT; not numbered questions):
One paragraph summary (at least 3-4 sentences) of what documentary film/movie was about and if there was any bias (This means: is the film presented
from a particular biased standpoint? Or does the film present a balanced viewpoint, showing all opposing sides?).
How does this documentary film/movie connect or relate to OUR CLASS TOPICS AND DISCUSSIONS as well as to your personal life? (This is very important!
Make strong, specific class connections. If you state, “The film is about addiction and the class is about addiction,” that is NOT a strong, specific connection,
and you will not get full credit. Gives lots of details! Refer to the eText and other sources we’ve been discussing!).
What did you learn in this documentary film/movie in relation to ideas we have covered in class? (State something NEW you learned about the topic from the
documentary).
What was your reaction and opinion of the documentary film/movie, and would you recommend it to future classes? (This is where you provide your critique
of the film. Explain WHAT makes it recommendable or not; Explain WHY you think it’s a good–or bad–film).
