1) Choose one of the starred questions from the viewing guide to answer. (Your answer should be a few sentences long.)
2) In paragraph form, please reflect upon the documentary’s title and what you learned as a result of viewing this episode of Black in Latin America.
Why do you believe Professor Gates choose the title the Black Grandma in the Closet as the title of the documentary? According to Gates’ documentary, What does the phrase “Grandma in the Closet” refer to? Why is this significant? Are you familiar with similar terms in your culture?
a- Has the documentary changed your way of thinking? Does it conflict with beliefs you held previously, and what evidence did it provide you with in order to change your thought process on the topic?
b- What questions does the film leave you with? Were these questions ones you had previously or ones you developed only after viewing the documentary?
c- Does the documentary challenge you culturally, socially, or politically? If so, where and how? How does it catch your attention?
