1. Did you come away from the movie convinced that the company had done wrong and that...
Question:
1. Did you come away from the movie convinced that the company had done wrong and that Masry and Erin had performed a beneficial service? If so, why did you reach those conclusions?
2. How might the basic story have been slanted more toward the company with equivalent dramatic effect?
3. Do the filmmakers have any obligation to give the company’s side of the story?
4. What is the company’s side?
5. Why do you think the company’s employees did what they did?
6. How do you suppose films like this might affect public debates concerning, among other things, the regulation of corporate misconduct and trial lawyers?
Note: Please reflect on these questions while developing your thoughts and comments. Answer complete sentences.
Movie Erin Brockovich (2000)