Watch the films Citizen Kane and The Shawshank Redemption. Both films rank on the AFI 100. Film critics and film professionals consistently rank Citizen Kane as the number one movie of all time. However, The Shawshank Redemption consistently ranks as a number one favorite movie of all time by general audiences.

After you watch the films, study the support materials included in the assignment. To successfully complete the assignment, you will need to reflect on the films and use your critical thinking skills.

Using MLA format, write a 1.5- to 2-page double-spaced paper. First, discuss the attributes that make each of these films uniquely special. Second, discuss why both films have such a wide, dramatic, varying appeal. Third, discuss how these films resonate with you. Contact me if you have questions.

Remember that films often influence and are influenced by social and historical events. Also, remember production, marketing, and distribution play a key role in a film’s audience appeal and success. Do some research on the films. Information learned in the earlier assignments will be helpful. 

How The Shawshank Redemption became the internet’s favourite film | BFI

The Little-Known Story of How The Shawshank Redemption | Vanity Fair