For your film review, join in the discussion about In Football We Trust.
Watch:
- Vainuku, T and E. Cohn (2015) In Football We Trust.
Read:
- Uperesa, F.L. (2014). Fabled Futures: Migration and Mobility for Samoans in American Football. The Contemporary Pacific 26(2): 281-301.
What did you find surprising about the discussions of the Pacific Islander diaspora in Utah? Do they reflect your experiences with family, friends, and sports in Utah and abroad? What could we learn from listening to both the positive and negative stories presented in both the film and reading?
You may give your personal opinions about the films or their topics, but make sure you give clear and concise examples of why you’ve come to those conclusions. These examples should be relevant to the film being discussed. Please comment only on the films and ancillary material provided.
Your comments should total at least 500 words. Your essay is worth 100 points and is due on Aug. 10th at midnight.