Since the beginning of film‚ very few single films have changed and influenced the industry as much as Citizen Kane. It is considered a masterpiece and will often be cited as “the greatest film of all time”. Barsam says “Citizen Kane is important to your study of the movies because‚ within the borders of film history – 1895 to the present – it marks a major turning point between the films produced before it and those produced after it.” (2016) Orson Wells who produced‚ directed‚ and stared in the
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on its citizen.’’ The government most definitely should not have the right to spy on its citizens. Even if it was to supposedly secure our country’s freedom‚ it is doing nothing but taking away freedoms from its own people. It would be conflicting for our country to say that they are trying to secure our freedoms by spying on the citizens. Recent classified documents leaked by Edward Snowden (Former CIA and NSA employee) proved that the government has indeed been spying on its citizens. If the
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Analysis of Citizen Kane At the age of twenty-five‚ Orson Welles produced‚ co-wrote‚ directed‚ and starred in the film‚ Citizen Kane. Although it was a commercial failure‚ it was nominated for nine Academy Awards (winning one for writing) and was declared the number one movie of all time by the American Film Institute in 1998. This controversial film is said to be based on the real-life American icon and newspaper tycoon‚ William Randolph Hearst. America’s supposed number one movie may better be
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dying man who clutches a snow globe with its make-believe snow swirling about. He utters one word‚ "Rosebud‚" and dies‚ dropping the ball‚ which breaks into tiny shards. So begins Orson Welles’s “Citizen Kane”. “Citizen Kane” chronicles the life of Charles Foster Kane‚ one of the wealthiest men alive. “Citizen Kane” is said to be the legendary masterpiece of Orson Welles‚ through its use of uncommon camera angles along with a plot that cover many of the topics of the century. However‚ to a newer generation
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In 1941‚ the sophisticated and classical screenplay‚ Citizen Kane was released to the public in America. The motion picture is known to be as probably one of the world’s most famous and highly-rated films‚ with its remarkable scenes‚ and use of literary devices. Director‚ star‚ and producer of the film were all the duty of one man by the name of Orsen Welles. He stars as Charles Foster Kane‚ who was ripped away from his parents during childhood‚ then went on to live a very lavish lifestyle‚ but never
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participate in their political community. In the political community‚ each citizen has a say or right to decide what is best for their society. Since they have the power and ability to alter their political sphere‚ they are an asset in liberating their fellow community members who do not have the entitled privilege to participate in a deliberative or judicial office. Aristotle’s notion of freedom revolves around an active citizen because they are not necessarily capable of using their logic and reasoning
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In an advanced society such as ours‚ it is unfortunate we are not able to provide what should be a basic human right to all American citizens‚ quality healthcare. The quality or level of healthcare should be a right for all and not a privilege for some. Once a single definition is established‚ health care professionals can begin to measure quality and improve the process of healthcare in this country. The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality defines quality healthcare as "doing the right
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land of opportunity‚ land of the free‚ and the pursuit of happiness. People living in poverty from all different countries across the world dream about migrating to America for a better life. But how difficult is it to actually become an American Citizen? In the book‚ “The Circuit” by Francisco Jimenez‚ the author puts together short stories of his life from a family of undocumented immigrants of Mexico trying to cross the border to California; in hope to pursue their dream of achieving a better life
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What Makes a Good Citizen What makes a good citizen? A good citizen upholds the norms in a stable society by being honest‚ friendly and hard-working. He does not create a mess and occasionally picks up after those who do. He keeps his neighbors satisfied with his kind and caring attitude and well-kept garden. A citizen is labeled as good when he has proven his capability to thrive in a place where stability and consistency is required. Politically‚ a good citizen does his duty by voting on a
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with active‚ informed citizens. Let us continue this tradition. This webquest will help you be an educated citizen about the U.S. Constitution. Take this responsibility seriously‚ but have fun on the journey! Process Being an informed citizen is hard work. It requires effort and desire. As citizens of the United States‚ it is our responsibility to be educated and informed to keep our country strong. Use this webquest to help you achieve your responsibilities as a U.S. citizen. The highlighted words
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