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Beasts of No Nation, a gripping tale of child soldiers, is the focus of an analysis that examines the techniques director Cary Joji Fukunaga uses to create his horrifying yet deeply compassionate film.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have class members research the use of child soldiers in various global conflicts
Classroom Considerations
- Part of a series on film criticism
- The "R" rating makes the film most appropriate for college-level classes
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The narrator uses clips from the film to support his analysis
Cons
- None