Homework for April 22

1. Watch the following movies:

- "Freeheld" (2015) by Peter Sollett

- "Paris is Burning" (1990) by Jennie Livingston

2. Write a 500-word essay where you compare and contrast the experiences of the main characters in both movies and the social realities they deal with, particularly regarding the intersectionality between economic inequality, LGBT rights, women's rights, and racism. Upload it to Blackboard by April 22, 11:59 PM. The link will be in the "Assignments" tab and titled "Essay 10_Freeheld, Paris is Burning". E-mailed essays will get an automatic zero.