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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