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Section C - April 16th
1. Section C: US Cinema
Comparative Study
JOEL SCHUMACHER, 1996
ROBERT MULLIGAN, 1962
MONDAY 14th MAY Section A – Film Industry
4 WEEKS Section B – British Film (Horror)
Section C – Comparative Study
2. Section C: US Cinema Comparative
Study
• Candidates are required to answer one question
from a choice of two. Candidates are required to
compare and contrast two films either from the
same genre or dealing with a specific theme. Both
questions will have an emphasis on the relationship
between aspects of the films' narrative in relation to
generic characteristics. The first question will be
based primarily on narrative study. The second will
be based on contextual study. Issues of
representation will be common to both questions.
3. HOW TO APPROACH REVISION
• The best way to revise is to review past exam
questions and apply your knowledge to them, this
way you can check how confident you are with
regard to your knowledge of the films and also fill
any gaps that you feel you may have.
4. PAST EXAM QUESTIONS
1. Compare the ways in which key themes in your chosen American films are presented. (HOMEWORK – DUE
MONDAYY!)
2. With reference to your chosen American films, compare the extent to which their messages and values reflect
the times in which they were made
3. How important is place in contributing to key themes in the American films you have studied for this topic?
4. Discuss similarities and differences in the representation of masculinity in your chosen American films.
5. How far do the American films you have studied for this topic depend on well established narrative and/or
genre conventions?
6. How far do the American films you have studied for this topic express similar messages and values to one
another?
7. Compare the ways in which narrative is used to create dramatic conflict in the American films you have studied
for this topic
8. How far do your chosen American films portray themes and ideas in similar ways? (HOMEWORK – DUE
MONDAYY!)
5. PAST EXAM QUESTIONS
• When looking at these questions it’s apparent that your knowledge of the
films must cover:
• Key themes/ Messages and Values
• Narrative and Genre Conventions
• Contextual Knowledge (place and time)
• Representation
• We will be looking at the questions to see what you know and also try to
fill gaps in knowledge (as there are some things we haven’t covered yet!)
6. Question 2
Timed practice exam on Thursday,
check the blog!
With reference to your chosen
American films, compare the
extent to which their messages
and values reflect the times in
which they were made
All knowledge applied to specific questions can be interchangeable and in applicable to all
10. The Civil Rights Movement
ROBERT MULLIGAN, 1962
was characterised by major
campaigns of civil resistance
serving the purpose to Set in the
outlaw racial discrimination 1930s made
and freedom from in 1962
oppression by white
Americans
What is
During the Civil Rights
Movement tens of happening in
thousands of people 1962 that
of all races risked not would reflect
just their standing in
the community, but
the messages
also their lives, in the and values of
hope of building a the film?
coalition for racial
equality.
1. How are the messages and
This ideology of the Civil Rights Movement can The Civil
values communicated in
be said to be reflected in the messages and
values of To Kill a Mocking Bird the film has
the film? Rights
2. Provide textual examples Movement
been described as a progressive, enlightened
of how the film reflects
60s message about racial prejudice, violence,
messages and values of (1955 – 1968)
moral tolerance and dignified courage
the early 1960s? (themes!)
11. Since January 1995, more
than 100 churches have
been burned. The burnings
JOELkey is to think about what parts
The SCHUMACHER, 1996 Set in the
were predominately in black of the film reflect the reality of what 1995 made
congregations. . “the church was going on at the time in 1996
burnings were symptomatic
of the larger racial problem What is happening
in America” in the 1990s that
1. How are the messages and
Race relations are prevalent in values communicated in the would reflect the
1996, and the film portrays the film? messages and
injustices that are happening in 2. Provide textual examples of values of the film?
the community of Alabama. The how the film reflects
rural areas seem to hold the most messages and values of the
extreme amount of racial tension. 1990s? (themes!)
Rural areas contain a great deal of
joblessness and lack of economic
opportunity. It seems that
economic hardship exacerbates
racial tensions in many areas.
There are also studies going on about how the
judicial system is controlled by affluent white people
who are not willing to treat African American people released four years after an all-white jury acquitted
fairly. The judicial system is being called “the new the four LAPD police officers who assaulted the
enslavement of coloured people.” black driver Rodney King in 1992 [which lead to the
In 1963, Martin Luther King described Mississippi as “a Los Angeles riots], and two years after a mostly
desert state sweltering with the heat of injustice and black jury found O.J. Simpson not guilty of the
oppression.” The sobering question suggested by the film charges pressed against him during his criminal trial
is how much has Mississippi really changed? in 1994, while a mostly white jury found him guilty
during the civil trial.
12. Question 1
Homework question
How far do your chosen
American films portray
themes and ideas in
similar ways?
INDIVIDUAL TASK
You 10mins to come up with a
plan/ structure for this question
13. Question 1
Homework question
How far do your chosen American films portray themes and ideas in similar ways?
14. TOP TIPS FOR REVISION
READ!!!!!!
It’s a simple as that there is a lot to remember
for the section and there is more to say than you
think so read EVERYTHING I give you and use the
materials I will be posting on the blog from
today!
Editor's Notes
5mins
1 mins
7minsGive out this sheet, discuss questions
2mins
10minsKey link between the two films is that they are both set in the Deep South of America, in neighbouring states Alabama and Mississippi. Race is a ‘central theme of southern history’ (historian Ulrich Phillips) and is key to the link between these two films but the time difference allows as to approach a discussion of whether the messages and values have changed. In the South… the legacy of institutionalized racism, first in the form of slavery, then in that of segregation, confers to race specific dimension [in both films] that cannot be ignored . (Helene Charlery)
5minsThe themes can be said to be a conduit for the communication of the messages and values of the films. The themes that can be said to be shared by both film are:bigotry, which can be said to cover racism, racial intolerance and racial inequality, justice and the law, perspective, moral courage and ethics.
3minsTo Kill a Mockingbird – 1962A Time to Kill – 1996Do they know what was happening at these times?
(By end of task 45min of lesson gone)10minsGet across the importance of the Civil Rights Movement – and the fact that although the film was set in 1930s the messages and values that it communicated resonated with what was happening in the time period it was made – fighting for equal rights, against segregation and against unfair state and country wide laws.20mins group discussion – actually write out in full sentences (perhaps refer to the themes to help you – focus on bigotry, tolerance and moral courage/bravery) – The key is to think about what parts of the film reflect the reality of what was going on at the time10mins feed backSegregation in the courthouseBob Ewell vs. Atticus and their confrontationsFinding Tom guilty – the injustices of a the American legal systemLessons to ScoutAtticus’s closing speechAtticus takes on Tom’s case even though he knows the town will be against him (Herculean task - requires tremendous effort, strength) Atticus is brave to defend a black man in the face of criticism and threats of violence. Atticus struggles on with case because he believes that one day good will prevail over the evils of racism and racial equality will exist Facing the mob of men outside the jailhouse.
15minsThe need to consider the key theme to be able to create links to the 1990sAlso very popular at this shows like COPS reinforce the idea that the African American is a criminal and that the justice system seems to serve and protect only white America.Rodney KingAfter two passengers were placed in the patrol car, five Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers (Stacey Koon, Laurence Powell, Timothy Wind, Theodore Briseno, and Rolando Solano) attempted to subdue King, who came out of the car last. In a departure from the usual procedure, which is to tackle and cuff a suspect, King was tasered, kicked in the head, beaten with PR-24 batons for over one minute, then tackled and cuffed. The officers claimed that King was under the influence of PCP at the time of arrest, which caused him to be very aggressive and violent towards the officers. The video showed that he was crawling on the ground during the beating and that the police made no attempt to cuff him.[7]A subsequent test for the presence of PCP turned up negativeDue to the heavy media coverage of the arrest, the trial received a change of venue from Los Angeles County to the politically conservative city of Simi Valley in neighboring Ventura County. The jury was composed of ten Caucasians, one Hispanic, and one Asian.[15] The prosecutor, Terry White, was black.[16][17]20mins group discussion – actually write out in full sentences (perhaps refer to the themes to help you – focus on bigotry, Justice and the Law and Ethics)10mins feed back
