For my project of Composing a Self, I'm thinking about focusing on stereotypes. Yes I realize it is somewhat cliche, however, I'm going to in a totally different form and fashion.
"I always feel like somebody's watching me."
Four strangers.
-Each wake up similarly and go the same morning routine.
The four consist of: One African American, one Latino, one Homosexual, and one whose gender queer(cross-dresser).
The film will focus on each stranger as an individual. As well as, each as a whole.
The African American male: Smart, successful, and driven. However, faces racism and pre-judgment through his day.
The Latino: Student, very urban, and low class; falsely arrested because he matches the typical low class Latino criminal.
The Homosexual: Noticeably gay, and gets beating up by a group of men for no reason.
The Cross-dresser: Treated like he has a disease, always gets strange looks in restrooms and in public places. Doesn't get treated like a human.
All of these strangers are stereotyped, and has been treated wrongly because of appearance. The end of the film each stranger somehow cross paths and gives each other a strange look. Each one a look of disapproval.
fade out.
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So will it be a video?
I wonder if you can have the same thing happen to each character, making some repetition of it to emphasize the farcical/scary nature of it all. Interesting that none are women.
You probably know that making a video is very time-consuming so please make sure to get started right away, as it will take time to organize all the details and project 1 is due in a week.
Hello Deanna,
I like this concept, it puts a spotlight on the way people treat one another with such disdain, but I want to make sure I understand the concept; this video will focus on these characters being stereotyped, who in turn disapprove of each other? It sends a powerful message.
Exactly Kate! Its how we hate others giving us looks and thoughts of disapproval, yet we do the same to others. Kudos!
Yep, this will be a short 3min film Fereshteh! And it will be brilliant! :)
Hey hey Deanna.
So yes this movie definitely sounds very interesting and I am excited to watch it! I definitely think you should have a common thing happen to each character to unite them all through the prejudice they face. It sounds like there is a very grand twist as well that does send a strong message. But this should be very fun to watch.
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