Gran Torino

Write a coherent blog post/text answering the questions below. The blog post/text should be published/handed in on Teams by Wednesday Jan. 31st, so you have to plan your time accordingly.

  1. What was your impression of the movie?
  2. Is this a movie about multiculturalism – in your opinion? Why/why not?
  3. What challenges of multiculturalism are shown in the film?
  4. How can a multicultural state face these challenges?
  5. What benefits of multiculturalism are shown in the film?
  6. How can a multicultural state strengthen these benefits?
  7. How would you describe Walt’s racial beliefs at the start of the movie? Do these beliefs change?
  8. Walt and his friend the barber have an interesting relationship. Do you think the way they talk to each other is appropriate or inappropriate? Why or why not? Do you think it is okay to speak the way they do if both individuals are okay with the language? Why or why not?
  9. In your opinion – what is the message of the film?

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