For the purpose of this class, each student will select a film from a list provided, watch the film (you can rent it or stream it as a group),and write a research paper exploring the film and the portrayal of fraud and/or white-collar crime. Your paper should be 3 to 5 pages, 12-point font, 1.5 spacing, and use headers, etc. for organization. As appropriate, your paper should address:
- Synopsis of the film; describe and analyze the fraud/crime committed in the movie
- Overall white collar-theme of the film
- Description of the protagonist(s) and the dilemma he/she/they faced
- Personality, conduct, and motivations of the perpetrator(s)
- Components of the Fraud Triangle that may be present.
- Application of other fraud theories, as appropriate
- What harm resulted and who were the victims?
- The specific offense at issue, including applicable laws
- How was the offense prosecuted, defended, or adjudicated or how might it have been?
- Also consider:
- Victimization and victim psychology
- Moral ambiguity and societal response
- Immoral and/or illegal conduct
- Enforcement/Punishment
- Other observations or responses
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