In 700 words

How does film help us understand the past? Choose an 'historical' film that left an impression on you- good or bad! It could be a motion picture, a documentary, a docudrama or a television series. Explain why you chose this film and why you see it as being 'historical'. In your responses, you should also discuss your view on film as a medium for representing the past. What are the positive and negatives of telling histories through film?