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The way in which movies influence the publics perception of events is heavily highlighted in the “Why Movies Matter.” In particular, the focus on the control of the film industry, whether through governmental restrictions or interest groups, revealed the extent to which film can effect a society. Although the consensus today is that filmgoers are not simply a “blank slate,” it is clear that movies have a certain power over the way people learn about the society they live in. The role of censorship in filmmaking, therefore, plays a major role in shaping the attitudes and beliefs that pervade in American society. To what degree censorship can influence the society becomes the central question. If the average person learns social norms from the films they watch, yet their personal biases and beliefs also play a role, how do you determine the power of a film? - Melissa E. | The way in which movies influence the publics perception of events is heavily highlighted in the “Why Movies Matter.” In particular, the focus on the control of the film industry, whether through governmental restrictions or interest groups, revealed the extent to which film can effect a society. Although the consensus today is that filmgoers are not simply a “blank slate,” it is clear that movies have a certain power over the way people learn about the society they live in. The role of censorship in filmmaking, therefore, plays a major role in shaping the attitudes and beliefs that pervade in American society. To what degree censorship can influence the society becomes the central question. If the average person learns social norms from the films they watch, yet their personal biases and beliefs also play a role, how do you determine the power of a film? - Melissa E. | ||
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| + | I agree with Caryn. This article acknowledges the influence (sometimes negative or incorrect) that the film industry has on a mass population, but it also acknowledges the benefits of that influence. It seems to me that Ross is stating that the film industry isn't necessarily good for historians, but it is a good starting base for people who may not have a whole lot of background information. - Victoria Y. | ||
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