http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0352248/?ref_=nv_sr_1

This is a great film depicting the difficulties of great depression times in 1930's. Please answer the questions below.
you are expected to write a 350-400 word long reflection. Make sure you respond to two of your friends, make sure they go beyond "I like your post" and wholeheartedly respond to something specific they are saying.

1. The Great Depression affected everyone to some degree. How were the people in the movie affected? How were the different socio-economic classes affected?
2.What struggles did James J. Braddock face throughout the movie? Did you like James Braddock? Why or why not?
3. Which part of the film was most important? Why?
4.What issues do people today deal with that are similar to those of the Braddock family? How are today's issues different? What sorts of new issues will our children face?

RUBRIC FOR THE BLOG POSTS  _____/25pts	1-2	3-4	5
CLASS NOTES (presentation notes)	Class notes were either lacking or poorly integrated, note-taking practice needed.	Class notes are somewhat integrated, yet remains superficial in the blog post.	Class notes are well-integrated into the post submitted. The student is an attentive listener.
RESEARCH/INSIGHTFUL RESPONSES BASED ON RESEARCH	The research is inadequately done, and the quality of the blog post is unsatisfactory.	The research is somewhat done and quality is at student!s level, however, the student can improve his/her knowledge by reading more.	The quality of the post is clear evidence for in-depth research. The student excelled his/her skills.Great job!
LENGTH	The length of the post does not meet the expectations. (0)	The length of the post meets the expectations. (5)
RESPONDING TO OTHERS	The student didn’t respond to his/her friends’ posts.	The student responded but it is very haphazardly done and does not go beyond “I like it”.	The student well-responded to his/her friends’ posts. It is insightful and very thoughtful.