Instructional Video

Beasts of No Nation: Crash Course Film Criticism

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Beasts of No Nation, a gripping tale of child soldiers, is the focus of an analysis that examines the techniques director Cary Joji Fukunaga uses to create his horrifying yet deeply compassionate film.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have class members research the use of child soldiers in various global conflicts
Classroom Considerations
  • Part of a series on film criticism
  • The "R" rating makes the film most appropriate for college-level classes
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The narrator uses clips from the film to support his analysis 
Cons
  • None
Common Core