Coming Distractions: Questioning Movies (Media Literacy)

Action flicks, romantic comedies, animated classics-there are all kinds of movies to choose from. So how do filmmakers get you to watch their movie? Well, grab your popcorn. It's time to ask questions about the messages in movies.

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