Presenter: Kim Murphy

Recorder: Melanie Christiansen

26 June 2001

The Movie: Independence Day directed by Roland Emmerich, 1996.

1A – Narratives about the future (Apocalyptic)

Summary of the Movie: An ultimate encounter when mysterious and powerful aliens launch an all out invasion against the human race. The spectacle begins when massive spaceships appear in Earth’s skies. But wonder turns to terror as the ships blast destructive beams of fire down on cities all of the planet. Now the worlds only hope lies with a determined band of survivors, uniting for one last strike against the invaders – before it’s the end of mankind.

Independence Day directed by Roland Emmerich, 1996.

Movie Web Independence Day http://movieweb.com/movie/id4/index.html

23 June 2001.

23 June 2001.

1. Do you think that it is possible for visitors from another world to suddenly appeared here on earth? If you do, do you think that they would be as intelligent as us?
2. Judging from what you have seen, do you think that the aliens and mankind could have worked together?
3. What are the chances of this apocalyptic narrative occurring today?

I first described the movie to the audience, named the objective and discussed the summary. I then began reading discussion questions (listed above) to the class:

Sonja: Commented that if the aliens could get the earth, it would be possible.

Val: Stated that it is naïve to think that we are the only existing beings.

Jay: Commented that if aliens and mankind worked together on earth that discrimination would exist between the humans and aliens.

Glenn: Aliens are far more advanced to come to earth.

Jay: Asked the question, "Are aliens war-like?" He then commented that if aliens did appear on earth that they would put an end to the human race. He then asked, "Would they be doing society a favor?"

Jay: Asked, "Why would aliens want to visit the earth when it is located in the boondocks?"

Elizabeth: Stated that the aliens and mankind could create a hybrid work force.