In Claudine (John Barry, 1974), the title character is a single mother who relies on welfare to meet the needs of her six children. She also conceals her work as a maid and her relationship with Roop from welfare authorities. Yet in spite of these things, Claudine is a sympathetic character. She is no criminally suspect “welfare queen.” Discuss the film’s critique of the welfare system.
Week 10 Day 1 Discussion Question 1
April 14, 2016 | 0 comments