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writing Gook & Do The Right Thing – Discussion Q1 to Q10every question you’re writing between 40 to 60 wordsyou have two movies. you want to watch two movies and answer all questions. 1) Gook (2017) 2) Do The Right Thing (1989). Q1) When interviewed about his film, “Gook”, director Justin Chon often sites Spike Lee’s film, “Do the Right Thing”, as inspiration for his film. Describe two similarities between the two films. Q2) “Gook” was shot in black and white, why do you think the director choose to tell this story in this style? Would it have been my effective or any more interesting had it been in color? fyi – One of Spike Lee’s earlier works was also shot in black and white, She’s Gotta Have It. Q3) “Do the Right Thing” was created in a direct response to the 1986 Howard Beach incident as a diss/ call to action for New York Politicians to take an active stance against racial violence. What is the message Justin Chon was trying to convey in his film? Why do you think he used the LA Riots as a vehicle for his message? Q4) In “Gook”, Eli and Daniel clearly are American born and grew up in Paramount California with no significant cultural ties to Korea. Based on their clothes, speech pattern (dialect), and history, they have fully assimilated into American culture and yet, they are still not fully accepted in their community. Why? Describe ways the fim shows they are not accepted. Q5) Do you think Justin Chon gives a fair perspective on black/hispanic communities with this film Why or why not? If you think his perspective is fair, give examples from the movie where you believe he makes attempts to portray that. If you don’t think it was fair, is it important that Chon gives an unprejudiced perspective, or just stick with filming through the lens of his personal perspective of other races in his community? In your explanation cite a specific moment(s), scene(s), or character(s) you feel support your opinion. Q6) Do you think Spike Lee gives a fair perspective on black/hispanic communities with this film Why or why not? (followup question): If you think his perspective is fair, give examples from the movie where you believe he makes attempts to portray that. If you don’t think it was fair, is it important that Lee gives an unprejudiced perspective, or just stick with his own personal perspective of other races in his community? In your explanation cite a specific moment(s), scene(s), or character(s) you feel support your opinion. Q7) Explain ways Spike Lee uses color and dynamic camera angles to enhance the story of the film? In your explanation cite two or more scenes as examples. Q8) In, “Gook”, Mr. Kim is introduced as one of the antagonists in the story, but as the movie progresses we learn more about him and he is developed into a more three dimensional character. In what way does his character end up playing a bigger role in the film’s commentary on Asian American experiences? Cite one or two examples from the film in your explanation. Q9) Spike Lee told New York Magazine in an interview that originally he was working with Paramount Studios to create the film. But, by the end of pre-production, Lee ultimately decided to leave and work with a different studio because the Paramount executives wanted to create an “uplifting ending” wherein “Mookie and Sal hug.” Why do you think it was important that the film not have a “good” ending? Would a positive ending have been more effective? (Follow up question maybe?: In your opinion, why do you think Paramount pushed so hard for a different ending?) Q10) In Spike Lee’s movie, the heatwave is almost like a character in the film. What role does the heatwave play in “Do the Right Thing”?