Presentations of the Media in Film

Abstract: A 5 page research paper that discusses 3 films, which present a similar idea as part of their portrayal of the influence of the media on public perception. In "His Girl Friday" (1940), "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" (1962) and "Wag the Dog" (1997), a main premise in the narrative is that the reality portrayed in forms of media is more influential, more "real" to the public, than the truth. The implication in each film is that the public is ready to believe whatever the media indicates

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Catagory: Film & Television

Subcatagory: Music, Film, Television, Theater & Photography

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