The Duke of Bachata / El duque de la bachata (2009)  

A Documentary by Adam Taub, Featuring Joan Soriano

The Duke of Bachata is the story of Joan Soriano, a bachata musician from the Dominican Republic. Filmmaker Adam Taub offers an intimate portrait of Soriano’s family life in the rural countryside of Dominican Republic and the struggles and triumphs he faces as he journeys to New York City in hopes of realizing his goal of producing a hit album, and finding success as a recording artist. Check out IMDBLinks to an external site. for more information on the film.

How do I earn Extra Credit?

• Watch the film The Duke of BachataLinks to an external site. (YouTube)
   
• Post a reflection on your viewing experience to this discussion thread. Your reflection may be submitted in written (200 words minimum) or audio/visual format (minimum 2 minute recording). 
   
• At the top of your post, include the date of the viewing and any pertinent information.
• Feel free to talk about any aspect of the film that interests you. Be sure to include details that evidence you indeed engaged in a close and thoughtful viewing!
• Post a screenshot from the film relevant to your reflection (any “proof” or documentation will work)

How much is this Extra Credit Opportunity Worth?

• You will earn ten (10) points (1% EC) per post.
• Anyone who wishes to comment on a post will earn two (2) points per comment.
• All extra points will be added to your cumulative course grade at the end of the quarter.

Extra Credit Submission Window: Open until Friday, June 7th @11:45pm
 

• You can earn up to 3% Extra Credit in SPAN 139
• If you have an event, activity or resource you think would serve as an interesting Extra Credit opportunity in this course, please submit your idea to Profe Acosta.
• All approved Extra Credit opportunities will be available on Canvas under the Extra Credit assignment group.

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