Feature films can provide vivid examples of leadership communication concepts introduced in class and in the texts read. Below is a comprehensive – but not exhaustive list – of some of these feature films.
- Elizabeth
- Patton
- Hotel Rwanda
- Take the Lead
- Coach Carter
- Rules of Engagement
- Apollo 13
- Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room
- Good Night, and Good Luck
- Whale Rider
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- Million Dollar Baby
- Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
- Erin Brockovich
- Remember the Titans
- Dave
- Stand and Deliver
- Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Twelve Angry Men
- Thirteen Days
- com
- The Insider
- Tea with Mussolini
- The Godfather
- The Big Kahuna
Analyze one films from this list or select your own. Do not assume that class members will automatically make connections between course principles and what they see on the screen. When viewing major motion pictures in the theatre, audiences typically react to such factors as the film’s entertainment value, its special effects, or the relationships between major characters. When viewing films for the leadership course, participants must focus on what the movie reveals about leadership.
In your 3-4 page Movie Analysis, address the following topics:
- Describe group dynamics and evolution.
- Discuss useful leadership strategies utilized by the leader.
- Examine problems/conflicts a leader encountered with the group.
- Explain how communication was used in developing team-building skills.
- Conclude how the principles shown in the film can be displayed or incorporated in business organizations.
