From course syllabus (required or optional is both fine), choose one film/docume

From course syllabus (required or optional is both fine), choose one film/documentary and write an essay to analyse how the film/documentary narrate and comment on urban lived experiences. The following questions are meant to help you navigate this assignment:
What kind of urban space and stories do the film/documentary tell, and what does it inform us about experiences of living in a city in a particular era/socio-historical background? How does the film/documentary use the urban space in the plot and characterization? How does the director of film/documentary use cinematic language tell us something about their thoughts on modern Chinese cities? Remember you do not need to be comprehensive by covering all the points of the film/documentary, but instead, focus on concentrated theme/concept/phenomenon that impresses you the most.
Format:
12-point font size, single-spaced page, Times New Roman, 1000-1200 words (over the word limitation would have points been deducted)
Remember to have a title that is enticing and captures your main ideas.
Screen shots from the film/documentary should be inserted at appropriate places within the essay with the caption “Figure #: Description of the screenshot. Name of Film/Documentary.”
Full citation for the film/documentary is exempt, but please do italicize the film/documentary title when mentioning it.
Use of materials beyond the film/documentary is not required. But if necessary, you can refer to course materials or reliable outside sources (texts and pictures) to provide historical background, support your argument, etc., the citation for which should be made in the Chicago Manual of Style (Notes and Bibliography).
Rubrics:
Focused arguments (5%): You have one or more focused topic(s), strong main argument(s) and supporting sub-arguments.
Close-reading and analytical vigor (5%): Your essay provides rich evidence (e.g., screenshots) and close-reading of the evidence to support your ideas. Your ideas are original and creative, shedding fresh lights on urban lived experiences as captured in the film/documentary.
Integration of knowledge learnt in the course (5%): Your analysis (e.g., understanding of historical background, use of critical approaches, etc.) shows that you have well grasped and digested course readings and lectures.
Writing (5%): Your essay is well-organized, and the layout is clear. Requirements in the “Format” section are well met. Your writing is intelligible, polished, and intriguing.