Compare and contrast the underlying themes in a film required for the class with a non-required film of your choice

The essay requires us to compare and contrast the underlying themes(choose one of them) in a film required for the class with a non-required film of your choice
The films required in class:
SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT
12 YEARS A SLAVE
HUSTLE AND FLOW
WAITING TO EXHALE
TSOTSI
BARBERSHOP
FRUITVALE STATION
THE HELP
And you will choose one film that is comparable and contrastable with the films required in the class.

Here are some procedures that you need to know:
* State your thesis clearly in the first paragraph.
* Prove your thesis in the body of the paper.
* Sum up in the final paragraph.
* Cite concrete examples from specific scenes to prove your thesis.
* Pay particular attention to underlying themes.

It is crucial that you connect the two films to one another by comparing and contrasting their themes to develop a strong, well-supported argument. Make sure that your

essay has a clear thesis and specific examples that demonstrate your claims. Only use elements from the plot sparingly to support your thesis. Your ideas and insights

should form the core of your paper.
Your essay should go somewhere. That is it should prove something. Enlighten me. No plot outlines. I have absolutely no interest in a cursory retelling of the story.

Assume that I have seen the film numerous times. Work will be graded down for poor grammar and spelling errors. Your writing should be clear, concise and to the point.

It should have impact and punch. It should carefully explore and prove your thesis.

Work will be graded down for spelling and grammatical errors.

In evaluating your work, stress will be placed on:

a) The coherence of your argument.
b) The range and detail of the examples you cite.
c) Originality and depth of thought.
d) Supporting evidence from the text and films viewed for the class if appropriate.