For this work we will bridge the ideas discussed in Tuesday's With Morrie, by viewing a satirical film on the subject of The Afterlife.
The film will be viewed in class, where students will be expected to practice active note taking skills either using the Discussion Question Sheet. The completed discussion sheet will be a quiz grade.
A writing assignment will be given upon completing viewing of the film.
* If you miss a day of class, it will be your responsibility to obtain a copy (rent it, YouTube it, I don't care) and view the film.
Defending Your Life is a 1991 romantic comedy/fantasy film about a man who must justify his life-long lack of assertiveness after he dies and arrives in the afterlife. The film was written and directed by, and stars Albert Brooks. It also stars Meryl Streep, Rip Torn and Lee Grant. Shirley MacLaine has a cameo appearance as herself, acting as the holographic host of the "Past Lives Pavilion", a reference to her publicly known belief in reincarnation. The movie was filmed entirely in and around Los Angeles, California. Despite its comedic overtones, Defending Your Life contains elements of drama and allegory. (Wiki, IMDB)
Here is the First Part which you can Link to the remaining parts if you miss a viewing in class, or need to refresh yourself.
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