Influence of Visual Media

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Influence of Visual Media University of Phoenix MEDIA AND AMERICAN CULTURE HUM/176 Influence of Visual Media Television has been an avenue to bring families closer together by giving them weekly television shows they can all enjoy together as a family no matter what the difficulty of the day. It has given countless mothers of disconnected teenage girls’ shows they can enjoy together and give them a common show that allows them to connect on some level. It has allowed fathers an outlet to sit and watch sporting events with their sons when they are growing up and it seems like they can find no common ground. Movies have given way to cult following that both children and parents can discover and enjoy together, the phenomena that is Star Wars was a huge hit when most of us were children and we are now sharing with our children and drawing them into our world and widening the cult following. Today’s movie such as Twilight and Lord of the Rings brings both parents and children into current movie series that both parent and child can enjoy first hand together. The impact these types of movie and television series as well as sporting events has had on our society is numerous. From events such as Comic Con where parents and children get into the cult followings of their favorite television and movies to events such as tailgating at sporting events and RV Outings at NASCAR races, television and movies allow us to share across the miles even when our children move out and away. I believe for the most part the influences of television and movies have had on society as a whole is a positive one. It has brought multiple generations together to share common interests, whether it be sports, science fiction, Anime, Zombies, etc. it is still something they are all sharing and these events are bringing them closer together. These events are giving families, friends and

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