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The Transformation of Derek Vinyard in "American History X", 2004.
A look at the film "American History X", its plot, main character and the message it presents to society.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the film, "American History X", in terms of culture and the images it presents to society. The paper focuses on the transformation of the main character from a skinhead to someone who rejects both racism and violence.
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"American History X" depicts the several transformations of Derek Vinyard, a Neo-Nazi skinhead whose life is depicted in a series of flashbacks. Shreve Vinyard is a young man who is introduced as a serious student with no racial prejudices and who becomes a radical skinhead after the murder of his fireman father by African-Americans during a fire in a crack house. In prison Vinyard is befriended by a Black inmate..."
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"American History X", 2008.
This paper discusses the issue of racism that is present in the film "American History X".
1,665 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that while 'American History X' tries to be a movie about ultimately overcoming racism, it fails in this task.
The writer looks at the unstated contrast between the white characters and the black characters in the film and discusses that throughout this movie, the various groups interact in ways that reflect confrontation and eventually violence rather than cooperation. The writer also discusses that the implicit message in this film is that whites have made huge sacrifices on issues of civil rights. The writer notes that according to the film, the whites are the ones who have gone through the transformation, so they are now the ones suffering from discrimination.
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"Throughout this movie, the various groups interact in ways that reflect confrontation and eventually violence rather than cooperation. In one of the critical scene, a flashback, three black youths try to break into Derek's car. Alerted by little brother Danny, Derek rushes out to his car and shoots two of the three youths. This is his murder scene, and he clearly enjoys the power of life and death over the black youths."
"This movie tries to be a story about the dangers of white supremacy, but in many ways it is almost literally the opposite of that. It contains many white supremacist messages and a great deal of problematic imagery and material. While the filmmakers may not have intended that it be read in this way, they may have inadvertently perpetuated many of the very stereotypes that they claim to have wanted to challenge. This is often a problem of insidious rather than overt racism."
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"American History X", 2002.
An overview of the conflict theory in the movie "American History X".
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper will discuss the movie "American History X" in the sociological medium of the Conflict Theory and it implications. The movie is based on the racism that is inherent in every sociological mode and will studied within the scope of this model to truly tell its implications in a conflict. The struggles of the central character will reveal to us the nature of his beliefs and the source of conflict that drives them within the film.
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Analysis of the Film "American History X", 2001.
A look at racism as related to the film "American History X."
4,200 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 6 sources, $ 112.95
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"Racial slurs, discrimination, and hate crimes are all detriments to society. They represent an unbalance of power and well being. These examples of detriments all come from an identity formation. In this sense, identity formation is the process in which an individual learns his/her behaviors, ideas and thought process through influential examples. People are discontent to communicate with or be surrounded by people other than their own race. This isn't new and recent; it has been practiced for thousands of years."
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Relationship between American Films and American Ideas, 2000.
Examines the relationship between the establishment of American films and American Ideas.
3,366 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 95.95
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This essay examines the relationship between the establishment of American films and American Ideas. It features the works of John Ford ("Birth of a Nation") and "The Iron Horse". In addition, the writer tackles the issue of the promotion of the American ideal in Europe and how this influenced immigration.
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"This new and exciting medium offered a new method of presenting ideas. While there were many movies concentrated around melodrama and the vaudeville tradition, the opportunity was there for film-makers to present their own vision of America. This relationship between film-makers and American history was compounded by the similarity of their development. As with America, film making began in the east. The major studios were to be found in New York with Chicago and its suburbs also being colonised by production companies. At first locating in the east had advantages. It was the centre of American civilisation and had access to labour and supplies and as such was perfect for studio based film making. However, at this time all but the most affluent studios were without adequate lighting systems and relied upon good light to film. This was a problem in the north and east due to seasonal changes in light conditions."
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Alan Ball?s Film: "American Beauty", 2005.
This paper discusses Alan Ball's film "American Beauty", a masterpiece depicting American culture.
890 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that Alan Ball's film "American Beauty" combines the elements of identifiable characters, a realistic story and a powerful ending to create a socially valuable and sometimes painful look at the typical American family. The author points out that film critics argue that this film is not an accurate representation of the average American family and that some aspects of the movie devalue the overall experience. The paper relates that Ball uses average characters to allow the audience to identify with each one, so that the film's meaning can reach deeper into every viewer, which is an important aspect to socially valuable films because the audience must be able to sink themselves into the film and come out of the theatre with a better understanding of their own culture.
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"The Fitts family is the division of American society that, except for Ricky Fitts, has the lifestyle of people in the past. Colonel Fitts is a military man whose regulated past and homophobia characterize him as the typical stubborn conservative. His wife, Barbara, is the submissive mother and spouse whose entire life revolves around the pointless tasks of housecleaning and cooking. These characters are important because they provide a wide spectrum that accurately catches even the less prominent aspects of society. The film's social value stems from the ability for the audience to identify with these true-to-life characters on-screen, allowing Ball to explore the universal experience that can be applied to anyone who views the movie."
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Film: "American Beauty ", 2005.
This paper discusses women and the male gaze in the film "American Beauty".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that the film "American Beauty" is an excellent example of how the male gaze not only configures looking at women as power but also how this gaze, through the film's use of multiple camera lenses, can shape the geography of space and gender relations. The author argues that the film represents women in visually constricted space in contrast with the representation of men in open space. The paper relates that this distinction mirrors the dominance of the male gaze as defining both geography and gender relations in the film.
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"The film "American Beauty" is an excellent example of how the male gaze not only configures looking at women as power, but also how this gaze - through the film's use of multiple camera lenses - can shape the geography of space and gender relations. As this essay will argue, the film represents women in visually constricted space in contrast with the representation of men in open space. This distinction mirrors the dominance of the male gaze as defining both geography and gender relations in the film."
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Film: "American Beauty", 2005.
This geography paper examines suburban gender roles in the film "American Beauty"
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This paper reviews issues of gender, power and space in the film "American Beauty". The author argues that suburban environments have ideal gender roles. The paper relates that the characters in this movie are unhappy because they don't fit into these roles.
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""American Beauty" is about the dysfunctional nature of suburban families. The story centers around two families. The first family is the Burnhom family. The protagonist of the film is Lester, a man going through a massive mid-life crisis. His wife Caroline is a cold, materialistic perfectionist who if obsessed with projecting the image of the perfect family. Their only daughter Jane is a fairly typical teenager. The second family is the Fitts family. Colonel Fitts is a Marine that attempts to hide the fact that he is a homosexual through homophobic statements, fascist leanings and violence. "
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Interpersonal Conflict in the Film "American Beauty", 2000.
An analysis of various types of interpersonal conflict, using the film "American Beauty" to discuss them.
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A discussion of interpersonal conflict, including pseudo conflict, simple conflict, and ego conflict, using the film "American Beauty" as an example.
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"Conflict is a part of life. Conflict with family, friends, spouses, or even within one?s self. Interpersonal conflict is ?a struggle that occurs when two people can not agree on a way to meet their needs? (Beebe, Beebe & Redmond, 1999, p.248). Not only is conflict very prevalent in today?s society, but it also has the capability of being extremely destructive to many important relationships in life. Sometimes when people fight, they say things that they can never take back, and that relationship may never recover. The damage has been done, and no matter what they say or do to make things better, the pain still persists. ?Conflict exists whenever incompatible activities occur? (Hocker &Wilmot, 1995, p. 20). There are many types of conflict, including pseudo conflict, simple conflict, and ego conflict, and these conflicts are illustrated very clearly in the movie American Beauty."
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Film Analysis: "American Beauty", 2004.
This paper looks at how the outcome of the film, "American Beauty", was affected by the editing techniques used.
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This paper discusses editing, mise en scene, pace, and illusion in American Beauty, and how these elements contribute to the overall effect of the movie. The paper further discusses the characters, symbols and style of the film.
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"The purpose of this essay is to examine the elements of editing that contribute to the overall effect of the film "American Beauty". A basically mise-en-scene film, this movie showcases the talent of a director and editor who employed both formalist and realist techniques to create compelling drama about one man's movement toward death after years of futility. The illusion created is of time moving rapidly, slowing and then stopping forever for Lester Burnham, the film's protagonist. In this film Lester and Carolyn..."
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Afro-Americans in American Film, 2002.
An overview of the stereotyping by American cinema of African Americans through a review of the movie "Black identity".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper will discuss the idea of film playing a part of in the media in the creation of stereotypes of harshness in "Black identity". By examining some of the film, which led to this, we can learn much about blacks are portrayed as 'hoods' or associated with crime in some or another. By making this distinction in film, we can learn how this image is clearly projected in black culture by white dominated media.
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Comparative Film and Perspectives on History, 2005.
Examines three movies ("The Best Years of Our Lives", "Seabiscuit" and "Malcolm X") to show how they have successfully and accurately portrayed events in history.
2,460 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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The trouble with filmmakers using history as a genre to appeal to the mass audience is that most times the view of history is skewed to fit the status quo perception of the event. Fortunately filmmakers like Spike Lee, Gary Ross and William Wyler have brought it upon themselves to attempt to make movies that tell a history in the correct framework of historical context. This paper examines the three films: "The Best Years of Our Lives", "Seabiscuit" and "Malcolm X" to show how these filmmakers worked to bring the stories of historical events to light and used different film techniques to accomplish this feat.
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"Because for much of his racing career the horse was considered undersized and therefore the underdog, this movie is considered a feel good film for today's audience. The movie takes place during a time of the American economy at its worst, during and after the Depression. The movie effectively paints the picture of how bad things were for people by using a grey color scheme and grey urban settings. The only time the viewer sees color such as reds and browns are in the context of the rich or the businessman's home."
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Native American films, 2006.
A review of Native American film history and its influence on the American film industry.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This film study brings forth a brief history of Native American filmmaking in the last one hundred years. According to the paper, the early teens of the 20th century brought forth James Young Deer, but after World War I, white Americans in power soon sought to diminish the role of Native Americans in leadership positions, such as director. The slow and often racist agenda for native Americans took a secondary role to western that exploited Indians as obstacles for Manifest Destiny.
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"This film study will analyze the Native American film history and how it had influenced the major film industry of America. For the past one hundred years, Native Americans have played a part in helping to shape the creation of screenplays, directorial approaches, and other elements in the American filmmaking process. By learning of the various directors and actors in this genre, one can realize the major impact Native Americans had on Hollywood. In essence, this study will bring forth an analysis of the history of Native American filmmaking, and its influences on American filmmaking within the past one hundred years. The first half of the 20th century was a difficult tie for Native Americans, as they were mostly left out of filmmaking within the major industry markets."
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"American History X", 2002.
This paper examines the film "American History X" and explains why it is one of the most thought-provoking films in modern society, covering issues of racism and hate crimes.
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This paper answers several questions, including what makes "American History X" such a special film, why it is thought-provoking, how it can change audience perspectives on the subject it addresses, and what lessons can be learned from the points made.
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"Most people view movies as a source of entertainment ? something to watch for a few hours to get away from the world. They make us laugh, cry, or feel in some way that we usually do not. There are, however, a few films that strike deeper into the human psyche that the run of the mill flick. Usually these films have a point to make about life in general, and allow us to step outside ourselves for a moment and see the world in a different way. These are the ones that stick, the ones that leave us with a feeling as we walk away or turn off the television, and maybe in some small way change how we think about things. One such movie that leaves an impact is American History X starring Edward Norton. "
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African-Americans in Film, 2007.
An analysis of Eddy Murphy's representation of African-Americans in the film, "48 Hours."
1,259 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the representation of African-Americans in film, focusing specifically on the 1982 comedy, "48 Hours," starring Eddie Murphy. The paper explains the storyline of the film and how Murphy is presented as a character in the film. The paper also looks at the light in which African-Americans are presented in general through films and in this film in particular.
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"Although the film gives Murphy equal billing, and the film undoubtedly would be impossible without a talent like Murphy to hold his own against Nick Nolte, ultimately it is not a step forward in representing African Americans in their complexity. If it is funny, it requires audiences to know, understand, and to a certain extent accept stereotypes of African-Americans as lawless, funny, and ultimately under the control of Whites in everything but their language, not with their political or physical strength. Murphy is always foul-mouthed and overly sexualized and a "brother" in contrast to Nolte's "country boy" cop. Nolte's own strident masculinity within the context of the law and even infidelity is validated without condemning his character, while it marks Murphy as a criminal. Murphy's apparent freedom and force of personality, like the transitory freedom of the character during the "48 Hours" is no real freedom of expression at all. It is a sad continuation of a long tradition of representing African-Americans in crime films as criminals, sidekicks, and powerless. According to the stereotype sadly embodied by Murphy, Blacks in this genre are only apparently powerful with weapons, information or menace, and this power is transitory."
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