Michelle
Rehberger
Professor
Wexler
English
495ESM
6
May 2013
Globalization and Slumdog Millionaire
Danny Boyle’s 2008 Academy Award
winning film Slumdog Millionaire
became an instant hit among critics for its unique structure and refreshingly
original story. However, this film is more than just an enjoyable film to watch
in one’s spare time. This film brings to light the issues of imperialism and
globalization in third world countries. It shows the negative effects of the
Western world in a way that most would overlook. The main character, Jamal, is
accused of lying on a game show based off of the American show “Who Wants to Be
a Millionaire”—another effect of the
Western culture. Through Jamal’s flashbacks from his childhood to the
present, the audience gets a glimpse of how the Western culture has influenced
their world in a not so positive way.
I like this introduction. I really want to know how you can relate this in a more personal way, rather than the overarching way.
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