Analysis Of The Movie Annie

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Many people enjoyed watching Annie, the 1982 film featuring an eleven year old orphan. Annie, the name of the orphan, got invited to spend two weeks away from the orphanage with the millionaire Oliver Warbucks. Although many people enjoyed watching the antics of Annie, few viewers stop to wonder about the historical accuracy of this film. Orphans, wealthy people, and thieves are three groups of people during the Great Depression that the movie Annie accurately portrayed. The movie Annie very accurately portrayed orphans during America 's Great Depression. First, American orphanages were indeed crowded during the 1930s. Annie accurately portrayed this by having orphans in every single room the camera went through. Not a single room was empty, indicating that the orphanage was crowded. In addition to being crowded, during this time period, orphans were often abused. Annie portrayed the …show more content…

Crime during the Great Depression was also an issue addressed by the movie Annie. In addition to people with previous criminal records, the recently unemployed took part in unlawful acts as well. Annie addressed this particular aspect of crime during the Great Depression only partially, and not very accurately. It can be assumed that Miss Hannigan 's job was constantly on the line. Thus, as a proactive measure, she teamed up with her brother and his girlfriend in taking part in crime. Additionally, crime rates increased during this time period. Annie portrayed this through Rooster and his girlfriend. Rooster and his girlfriend were constantly seen stealing anything they could get their hands on. Lastly, during this time period, there was also an increase in prostitution and illegal alcoholism. Both of these illegal acts were portrayed through Miss Hannigan. Miss Hannigan was constantly seen drinking what appeared to be alcohol, as well as constantly trying to win over men whenever she got the chance. Annie very accurately addressed the topic of crime during the Great

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