Chapter 3. Video Activity

3.1 Section Title

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Viewing Cue
Birdman

The film Birdman, which won the Oscar for Best Picture of 2014, is a comedy-drama about Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton), an actor who used to play a superhero (just as Keaton played Batman earlier in this career), attempting to jumpstart a serious theatrical career. In this clip, the actor sees visions of his superhero alter ego, Birdman, who gives him a lecture about what audiences want to see in movies. Watch the clip, then answer the questions below.

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Discussion Questions

After watching this clip from Birdman, consider the questions below. Then “submit” your response.

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