Mean Creek
directed by Jacob Aaron Estes
Looking closely at the film
Plot
Write plot summary that is exactly 75 words
long. Ensure you include coverage of all the key
events.
Characters - description
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After viewing the film, choose five words you
would use to describe George or Sam. Give a
specific example and quote from the film to
support each word.
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Characters - relationships
Sam and Rocky
1) Describe the relationship that Sam and Rocky have. Find a quote/example
that supports this.
2) Describe how their relationship changes after George’s death. Find a
quote/example that supports this.
Themes
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Bullying
Revenge and Consequences
Coming of age/loss of innocence
Select two themes. Write your own definition
for each one and describe 2-3 events from the
film (with quotes) that illustrate each theme. Try
to discuss a range of visual and verbal
techniques.
Character - theme
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Explain how the character helps to convey the
following themes:
BullyingRevenge and consequencesComing of age
Try to give specific examples from the text to
support your answer.
Settings
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Where is the film set?
When is the film set?
Select two physical settings (places). Describe
them (with quotes/examples)
Important Event
Describe what you believe to be the most
important event in the film. Find two to three
quotes/examples that refer to the event.
What does the event show the viewer about:
 Each character involved
 The themes in the film
Beginning and End
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Describe the sequence in Rocky and Sam’s room at
the beginning of the film.
Describe the sequence in their room at the end of
the film.
How has the lighting, music and actions changed?
What does this reveal about how the character’s have
changed?
How do the changes link to the themes?