As you read Evita: The Real Life of Eva Peron by journalists Nicholas Fraser and Marysa Navarro, please evaluate to what extent the 1996 film starring Madonna takes poetic license, deviating from historical accuracy. What criticisms do scholars and Argentinians alike levy against the film? What does the film get right about history? What does it get wrong? If anything, what would you have done differently as the film’s director?
You can write an essay, create a podcast or video, write a portion of a movie script, or speak with me about another creative idea to demonstrate your understanding. As always, your work must be your own and you must cite your sources using footnotes or in-text citations. You can work in pairs or alone. Regardless, everyone must speak with me about what they wish to do before proceeding.
Podcasts, scripts, and videos must accompany a script of 3-4 pages.
A traditional essay must also be 3-4 pages.