I was in a remote area of Northern Michigan when I realized that I had missed part of my summer assignment for my AP US Government class which included watching and discussing an approved movie. Of course, the Internet was not working very well--so no Netflix, and I had to pick a movie that was on cable TV. To me, there were several movie that should have been on the list like The Patriot and Zero Dark Forty. Unfortunately, the only movie that was on cable television last night and that was on the approved list was Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde. A few questions for us to answer include:
• What is the major theme of the film? In addition to planning her wedding at Fen-way Park to her former teacher/boss, Elle Wood, the main character, goes to Washington DC and works for a sorority sister who is a Representative in the US Congress to change a law related to animal testing for cosmetics.
• How does this film relate to current issues? Animal testing was a big issue in 1990's. Even though people care about the treatment of animals, it does not seem like a big issue today. How bills are passed seems still the same as shown in the movie.
• What connections can you make to US government? This movie was about how laws are passed and how lobbying works. Even though Elle Wood used humor, a fun rally with cheerleaders and a band, and complements to get to people to support her cause, this is how lobbying and influence still works today.
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