Hardwicke, C. (Director). Twilight. (2008). [Motion Picture]. Santa Monica, CA: Summit Entertainment Studio.
Bella Swan moves from Phoenix, AZ to a small town in Washington. As the new girl in town, she quickly finds herself the center of attention and catches the eye of the reclusive Edward Cullen. Edward and his family are not like others and tend to stick to themselves. Bella’s and Edward’s attraction soon overwhelms them, and Bella finds herself caught up in the world of a vampire family and their quest to blend in with the rest of the world. Worlds collide when a new coven of vampires comes to town and begins killing humans. The film presents themes of racism, classism, ableism, cultural competency, cross-cultural partnerships, tolerance, and more.