Unity of Little Miss Sunshine
Discuss the “unity” of the movie
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. First, do you believe it is an ensemble film? Why? Who is at the center of the
ensemble? What are the elements and tensions at play that hold this movie together (if you think it holds together). Does its unity(s) allow it to adhere to three act structure and the Hero’s Journey? How? Why? Unity is the mechanism that binds the
narrative together and may include:
• Unity of Action
• Unity of Time
• Unity of Place
• Unity of Theme