Identify three significant factors or historical “turning points” that impacted the growth of the U.S. film industry throughout the twentieth century.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: You *must* use specific examples from your readings, modules, and assigned films to support your essays. 1. Identify three significant factors or historical “turning points” that impacted the growth of the U.S. film industry throughout the twentieth century. Structure your essay by focusing on contributions of key individuals, companies, technologies, and/or socio-economic factors. (50 points – 1000 words maximum) 2. Agree or Disagree: The role of the director is the most important position in the creation, distribution, and exhibition of motion pictures. Use a minimum of two specific directors (and his/her films) highlighted in this course to help illustrate your perspective. For full credit, you must include reference to the auteur theory. NOTE: You may NOT use Director Arthur Penn or the film Bonnie and Clyde for your answer. (25 points – 750 words maximum) 3. Select one of the following films and describe how the film served to illustrate the module’s themes and topics in which they were assigned (25 points- 750 words maximum): Casablanca: Module 10, World War II – Entertainment and Propaganda Lonesome: Module 7, The Coming of Sound Main Hoon Na: Module 18, Introduction to Indian Cinema Extra Credit (2 points): As related to the auteur theory, what differentiated Main Hoon Na from any other film assigned this term?