Write about The Last American Hero in about 150 words or so. Here are some possibilities:
1) Beyond the plot of what happens in the story, what is this film really about?
Pauline Kael , a famous film critic, stated that the film is no more about racing than the Paul Newman film The Hustler is about shooting pool. Do you agree or disagree, and why?
2) What does Junior learn about life from his father?
3) What’s the point of Junior’s involvement with girlfriend Valerie Perrine?
4) What is the director telling us in the scene where Junior makes a voice recording?
5) How does Junior transform in the film?
6) Is Junior a winner?