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News media and Hollywood are the main two vehicles of identity theft among African people. In Hollywood, blacks are always shown in a position of reluctant assistance or sub servant i.e. Butler, Helper and or slave. Equally, News Media almost always show us as animals and criminals of the lowest morals. Consequently, through the system of programming, constant repetitions of demoralizing images are perpetuated, and with no other source of reference to rely upon blacks often consciously and subconsciously accept those images. Moreover some people, rather most become not only to accept those images, a lot of Black disassociate themselves with their race, because who wants to be from a race of ”nobodies” and by default has to capture the identity of the European race. One must keep in mind that racism is a system of power that is employed by White people, thus one must ponder, who owns and operates Hollywood and new media.” I agree with Trevor Musa black often see them self as invisible because of media which is a cause racial prejudice.

This film made me think about how relevant this theme is to the society we live in today as it is hard for poorer people to have the same opportunities and experiences as wealthier people because they can't afford it. Instead of everyone being equal, there is still imbalance within our society as money separates us. John Key, who is the New Zealand prime minister is a good example of this as he only caters to the needs of the wealthy people which he instead should be catering to the needs of poorer people. Poverty is a huge issue in New Zealand, which can be a result of not having enough money to buy food. Children go to school hungry and don't have the brain food to focus and work to the best of their abilities. Because of this they are likely to get a lower paid job and it is like a circle like in the film of the rich people staying rich and the poor people staying poor. John Key recently invested 26 million

Hotel Rwanda is a tragic movie that puts a face on the conflict that was largely ignored by the western world. It graphically shows the results of various conflicts and the results of racial prejudice caused by historical actions. It also demonstrates that racism can occur outside the ‘normal’ black white conflicts. Hotel Rwanda falls short when giving an in-depth explanation of the causes of the war. However, a little research and critical reading bring a greater understanding of the film and the suffering of

Sankofa was a great a film analyzing African culture by reliving events in the past to gain a greater understanding of self-identity. The film has several depictions of African culture through its characters as they each portrayed a different stage of acceptance. Millione’s black conscious scale assists with understanding the acceptance of African culture and

The small glimpse of the aliens harboring their ship made them appear horrifying; whereas, when they properly make their first appearance in the camps, they are accurately shown as pathetic and sickly. The different mise-en-scène in these two shots uncovers the two interpretations of the supposed threat. This informs the audience’s perception of the aliens as vulnerable and lost due to their imprisonment by the Multi-National United (MNU) Security Force. The mise-en-scène of the camps further captivates the viewer with images of destruction, barbed wire, and dilapidated homes in a Johannesburg slum. The choice of the setting being Johannesburg sets a different expectation for the viewer, as most Hollywood alien movies take place in major American cities; the foreign setting clearly establishes the film’s unique tone. This tone highlights the film’s clear allusion to the South African Apartheid by depicting comparable events. Mise-en-scène plays a huge role in this connection, as the camera rolls by a chain of signs that say, ‘For Humans Only’, ‘No Non-Human Loitering’, ‘No! Not Welcome’. This communicates that the human population is against the alien presence, preferring segregation instead of unity. These images have a direct connection to South Africa’s past, while also being reminiscent of the European refugee camps and the Jim Crow laws in America.

Another theme depicted in the film is torture and slavery faced by the Africans during the colonial period.

In Neil Blomkamp’s District 9 and Clint Eastwood’s Invictus, the idea of apartheid is expressed using many different point of views, language and stylistic features. They both use camera angles and techniques to highlight power structures and point of views in the films. Additionally, they both use Mis-on-scene and symbolism to highlight pinnacle perspectives, values and opinions of different characters and communities. Most importantly they both use social historical context to add layers to the film, District 9 itself being a film which shows how devastating

The media’s representation on ethical/racial and colonial illustration is not always accurate; there are many stereotypes and critics always find something to be false. Realism also plays a big role in representing in what critics believe. (Shothat 178)

It is known that one of the industries that reflect a multitude of human stereotypes is in the cinema. Although this may be true, to some people it is not completely obvious; especially if the stereotyped individual in the film is different from the person watching. The 2009 remake of the movie Fame has numerous moments that represent mediated stereotypes between different races. Using examples from Ramirez-Berg in his piece, “Stereotypes in Film”, the stereotypes I recognized were much more clear. Additionally, cinematic devices such as scripting, costuming, and sound effects played a role when discussing oppressed populations (Ramirez Berg).

The use of various camera techniques such as canted frames, low-angled, high-angled and close up shots, as well as camera distance, enhances the struggle between the characters. The use of such techniques not only allows the audience to get an extensive insight into the many different characters, but also helps us understand the relationships between them and how all of these factors contribute to the overarching theme of racism in the film. The use of these camera rapid movements

Development and adaptation of the western genre has occurred throughout the twentieth century in relation to the shift in context, this is still relevant. Stereotypes of a western genre and the context are determined by the time in which the film is being produced. The time in which they were produced determine how social construction, gender ideas, values and attitudes, the setting and SWAT codes are demonstrated. I have chosen to present this speech by looking at the film studied in class, and a film of my choice and how the difference in context has changed in the tie of these two films.

     The corruption of idealism by wealth can be seen throughout the film, especially through the thoughts

To portray a social situation in the best way, is it crucial to set the film in an area that may be going through the same social or political problem as it gives an accurate representation of that society. By using a natural environment that depicts the social or political problem within the society, it puts an emphasis on the situation and in turn gains an emotional response from an audience (Taylor, 2006).

Hess and Zimmermann mention that conventional categories have blurred and there’s demands for new political and aesthetic responses in transnational cinema (John Hess 2006). These transnational films I believe would be growing significantly in the film industry as a part of film history.

The first theme I noticed in this film is ageism. Kenyan culture, like American, has a tendency to disrespect its elders. This is defiantly a theme of this film. This is clearly displayed by Maruge’s treatment from the children’s parents. This is conveyed in many places of the film, but is best displayed by the parents of the children from the school Maruge attempts to attend. “Such a valuable place should not be wasted on an old man.” This quote, from the parents on the news, clearly conveys the ageism of the citizens of Kenya. Though such a harsh quote would not be published on American media, as it was in Kenya, the existence of ageism is abundant in