Choose a film or documentary that takes place from 1812-1877. This includes all civil war films.
Gone with the Wind or Gangs of New York are good suggestions but there are many more out there.
Write a 2-page essay (no more or no less than two pages double spaced) about the film. It does not need to be a summary of the film. It needs to be an historical analysis. Address issues of the historical importance of the story and the historical accuracy of the film. Tell me what you learned by watching it. Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero.