The Debate and Ethical Questions in Media Representation- Gracie Fogo H03
How many movies , tv shows, and books have you seen that have good intentions but completely missed the mark due to thoughtless, uninformed writing and directing? I have seen it done with so many topics. Movies that have the saddest excuse of a “strong fema le lead” that is insulting and misogynistic because a man created under false pretenses. An example of this , in my op inion, is the movie that was directed and written by a man. The film is about a female FBI agent, played by Sandra Bullock, that goes undercover in a beauty pageant. While the movie tries to tell an empowering story of a badass FBI agent it misses the mark because the movie is full of sexist remarks and reduces Gracie Hart, Bullock's character, to her looks instead of focusing on her skills. This happens everywhere in the media. Someone who does not understand what they are trying to portray creat es media that does more harm than goo d . These movi