"Norma Rae": Significance to Contemporary Worker Welfare
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A 5 page discussion of the events depicted in this 1979 movie to real-life worker welfare. Describes the deplorable conditions faced by factory workers during this period and introduces the topic of unionization. Notes that unionization gave the masses a single, powerful voice which could not be ignored by factory owners and managers. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPnrmaRa.wps

"NY Undercover" and "NYPD Blue"
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A 10 page paper which analyzes the television shows "NY Undercover" and NYPD Blue." The paper discusses several episodes of the shows, and also address what makes these shows so popular today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAnypdblue.wps

"O Brother Where Art Thou?"
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This 3 page paper discusses the film "O Brother Where Art Thou?" and provides a brief psychiatric analysis of the character of Baby Face Nelson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVOBroth.rtf

"Oedipus Tyrannus": Guilt and Innocence
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This 3 page paper discusses the issues of guilt and innocence with regard to the character of Oedipus in Sophocles' tragedy. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVOTGilt.rtf

"On the Waterfront" and American Criminal Justice Policy
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This 5 page report discusses the 1954Elia Kazan film "On the Waterfront" starring Marlon Brando. The paper focuses on the film's impact in terms of increasing the awareness of the American public regarding organized crime and policies related to criminal justice policy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWwaterF.rtf

"Ordinary People": Social Worker's Perspective
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A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of the film/novel, "Ordinary People," written by Judith Guest, as it involves issues relevant to social workers. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAordnryppl.wps

"Pearl Harbor": A Critique of the Historical Accuracy of this Popular Movie
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A 3 page critique of the approach taken by Director Michael Bay in recreating one of the most important events history. Not only does Bay choose to emphasize romance over historical detail, the historical detail that he does provide is riddled with inaccuracy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPwwIImovie.rtf

"Peeping Tom"
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An 8 page paper which examines the film "Peeping Tom" as it relates to the castigation of the audience. The paper illustrates how the creators of the film offer up the film through a method of approach which allows us to objectify the events we see transpire before us. Through this method of approach the audience becomes guilty of voyeurism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RApeepin.wps

"Peony Pavilion" & Confucianism
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A 4 page research paper that analyzes the 400 year-old Chinese opera, The Peony Pavilion, in regards to how it reflects Confucianism. Also the writer discusses the music and style of this work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khpeony.rtf