Introduction- Bowling for Columbine *Moore’s documentary is well known therefore it must have some impact on society and therefore altering my personal perspective. *Perspective> gun laws are bad in America however guns should be allowed if they’re for protection. *After watching BFC> anti gun and feel as though the media is very manipulative and that the government is part of the influence on the gun culture. (Techniques used to convey this are archival footage & music, interviews and voice-over) First paragraph: Context > American history; Oklahoma bombing, 9/11, civil war, Ku Klux Klan. Source of opposition to Columbine massacre: devil, video games, violent movies, heavy metal music and Marilyn Manson and
Consanguinity is the challenge and key issue that imitates the entire plot of the film. Without the cultural controversy of what is immoral, shameful, or taboo for American culture, there would be no ridicule, no repercussion and no revenge. If our ideologies accepted incest, and consanguinity then this film would be just another action thriller. But considering the visionary senses and reputation of director, Spike Lee unwavering stances and activism and student would recognize that statement. Lee’s attempt to highlight these cultural differences which through reputation of suicidal acts throughout the film.
Argument: For Jeff Jacoby, writer of “A Desensitized Society Drenched in Sleaze,” violent entertainment indirectly causes real life violence. He states that even with his highly religious and disciplined background he was “jaded” from exposure to violent TV. he thinks that if he can be desensitized, then anyone can be desensitized. With that thought, Jacoby may have a valid point. If exposed to violent TV for an extended amount of time, it may be able to desensitize anyone, especially if they come from an already broken home or bad neighborhood.
Most of us understand the difference between being racist and being politically correct, but most of us let our experiences within our own culture shape how we view people. Judging people is easy to do and quite commonly done unknowingly, but it is when we put our prejudice out on the table that our true colors shine through. I do believe that we will all learn from our mistakes and we will all be judged equally to our own judging. This film showed the very worst of people in today’s society yet also showed American civilization at its best. This film was a “Crash” of intercultural differences and racism; however there is hope in the end when most come to terms with their stereotyping problem, and that is no
Popular Torture Viewer discretion is advised. In Anne-Marie Cusacs article “Watching Torture in Prime Time” she discloses the truth behind Fox Channel’s hit show “24” and it’s use of torture as method of entertainment. The media has become a huge part of our lives for a source of learning, entertainment and communication. Popular media needs to be limited to the context, since much of the information it is unreliable. Exposing violence in the media teaches bad morals and is not supported by the greater good of society.
The movies, literature, and news all have a stake in the phenomenon of serial homicide. Serial homicide gives society the perfect social problem. So there is no need to “candycoat” the issue or make it more palatable in order to sell the issue. In all of these articles, panic/anxiety, strong emotional imagery, case studies and the creation of exaggerated statistics all had a crucial role in framing the “moral panic” issue. Although, “moral panics” often take the form of persecutions of particular groups it is also sometimes can be a positive thing.
Once a governing body pursues illegal actions, there is potential that all laws will ultimately be ignored and the democratic values of a nation will disintegrate. Furthermore, if the government is not following the rules than the public will also abide by this negative example and society will become a state of turmoil. Horton explains that it is the responsibility of the American public to decide if they will support a government that represents illegitimacy and maltreatment of human beings in the name of the United States of America (Horton, 2008). Since the people elect a leader, it is in their power to choose a governing body that will promote all-American values instead of publically endorsing illegal torture methods and other criminal
The movie was nominated for many awards proving how great it was. Djengo unchained would be a great movie in addition to these was because like Crash it showed how bad racism was, even though it was during a completely different time period. It showed how bad people can act in certain situations, and how badly people were treated back
The documentary makes me believe that the media wanted to put this fear into the publics eyes so they would support the war more. I say this because when the mainstream would print pictures or film the crash sights they would only use footage and prints of intense explosions, a lot of burning shrapnel and picture of marines that ducking or covering themselves with the look of utter fear in their eyes. This creates the image that we were really struggling during these conflicts when in actuality we were winning most of these battles that the media claimed to be so harsh on our
Once one has done this, it is easy to tell that steroids shouldn’t be legalized. While the thought of stronger, faster, and more elite athletes does spike ones interest, the negative effects seem to outweigh the positives. When one takes into consideration how easily influenced the youth of America is by professional athletes, it is undeniable that teens will most likely begin using steroids to become more like the players they idolize. Steroid use in teens has been proven to cause addiction and even suicide and that seems like a rather large price to pay just to increase athletic performance. Aside from the negative influence, the negative health effects that come along with steroids can be dreadful.