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Papers On Film & Television
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"MacArthur's Children"
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5 pages in length. Masahiro Shinoda's 1984 film production of "MacArthur's Children" addresses these postwar changes as they relate to a small Japanese village that has been overtaken by MacArthur's troops. Through humor and drama combined, "MacArthur's Children" poses many questions yet offers few answers. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCmacar.wps
"Manchurian Candidate" and "Libation Bearers"
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A 5 page paper which discusses
the parallels the film "Manchurian Candidate" and Aeschylus' "Libation Bearers" of the
fifth century. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAmanchur.wps
"Mary Silliman's War" and "The Way of Duty"
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A 6 page paper which compares the film "Mary Silliman's War" to the book which the film was based on. The book is "The Way of Duty" by Joy and Richard Buel. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAsillim.wps
"Norma Rae": Significance to Contemporary Worker Welfare
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A 5 page discussion of the events depicted in this 1979 movie to real-life worker welfare. Describes the deplorable conditions faced by factory workers during this period and introduces the topic of unionization. Notes that unionization gave the masses a single, powerful voice which could not be ignored by factory owners and managers. No additional sources are
listed.
Filename: PPnrmaRa.wps
"NY Undercover" and "NYPD Blue"
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A 10 page paper which analyzes the television
shows "NY Undercover" and NYPD Blue." The paper discusses several episodes of the
shows, and also address what makes these shows so popular today. Bibliography lists 4
sources.
Filename: RAnypdblue.wps
"Ordinary People": Social Worker's Perspective
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A 7 page paper which discusses
various aspects of the film/novel, "Ordinary People," written by Judith Guest, as it
involves issues relevant to social workers. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAordnryppl.wps
"Peeping Tom"
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An 8 page paper which examines the film "Peeping Tom" as it relates to the castigation of the audience. The paper illustrates how the creators of the film offer up the film through a method of approach which allows us to objectify the events we see transpire before us. Through this method of approach the audience becomes guilty of voyeurism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RApeepin.wps
"Prime Suspect": Triangle Between And Among Characters Jane Tennison, George Marlow And Bill Otley
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5 pages in length. The multiple elements that comprise the triangle between and among Jane Tennison, Bill Otley and George Marlow in Lynda La Plante's Prime Suspect 1 clearly address both blatant and underlying issues of sexism, social patriarchy, personal priority and overall acceptance. The level of intolerance surrounding each of these issues speaks to a deeper understanding of just how human nature responds to circumstances that are not only out of their control but also outside of their scope of approval. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCprimS.wps
"Salaam Bombay"
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A 5 page summary and review of the film "Salaam Bombay."
Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAsalaam.rtf
"Shogun" The Miniseries: Cultural Significance
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5 pages in length. The cultural significance of the
miniseries "Shogun" as it relates to this particular period in Japanese history addresses two of the most defining elements of one's existence: power and pride. Clearly, the manner by which Richard Chamberlain's character – John Blackthorne – is involuntarily thrust into the middle of an impassioned battle between two mighty opponents demonstrates just how important omnipotent power was during feudal Japan. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCshogn.wps
"Short Cuts:" Book and Film
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A 5 page paper comparing one of Raymond
Carver's stories to its counterpart in Robert Altman's film of the same name. The film has
been hailed as an example of creative genius, but it appears to be little more than a
big-screen version of daytime TV. The story discussed is Carver's "Jerry and Betty and
Sam," in which (book) Al becomes (film) Gene. Both react to crises in their lives by
having affairs, alienating their families and generally spending far too much energy in their
own self-absorption. The paper acknowledges critical acclaim but reserves praise.
Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSshortCuts.wps
