1. Use the One-page response format for your Now Showing essay. Guidance for writing a One-page response can be found in Course Documents. You will integrate both questions in your response. The idea is to demonstrate an understanding of the major political theme/themes in the film and relate these to what we are studying that particular week. This is another outlet to assist students to critically review and evaluate the material in our topic of study.

A Few Good Men

 
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The film is a courtroom drama about two marines accused of killing another Marine in their company. A military drama about honor and service, the two Marines charged with the crime believe they are innocent. Their defense is that they were just following orders.  When the verdict is read, the younger of the two accused Marines doesn’t understand the outcome.  They were acquitted of the murder, but dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps.

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A Few Good Men – A Few Good Men (edited)

Reflect

1. Is “following orders” an appropriate defense for those in military service?  Remember, everything in the military is based on the chain of command.
2. What was the ultimate responsibility of the two Marines caught up in this crime?