CULTURE, MEDIA & FILM | CRITICAL ESSAY Critical analysis of leadership theory in "American Sniper"

1 * Abstract: This analysis examined the film "American Sniper" and identified five leadership theories/approaches that were represented by the leading actor. These theories and approaches were classified as the following: trait approach, skills ap- proach, style approach, situational approach, and path-goal theory. Being military themed, this film falls into the areas of dedication, sacrifice, and moral ethics, which are considered major capacities of the leadership paradigm.