University of South Florida Gender Performances in 12 Years a Slave Film Essay

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Examine one of the films listed under Module #3 on the M3 Gender Performances Movie Selections page and write a short (1000 words) essay focused on the following question: Can you identify and describe gender bias in the performance? You may use the Bechdel test or any other indicator. Select a film and describe how the actors perform as masculine, feminine or neutral gender. You might examine elements such as the portrayal of women, the number of characters who are male or female, how their relationships are shown, or the number of scenes with sex or violence. Consider whether the film passes the Bechdel Test.

Movies:

The green Book (2018), 42 (2013), Blazing Saddles (1974), 12 years a slave (2013), Selma (2014), District 9 (2008), Precious (2009), the help (2011), hidden figures (2016), straight outta Compton (2015), all eyez on me (2017), guess who’s coming to dinner (1967), lilies of the field (1963)

Option #2. Examine one of the films listed in the LGBTQ database on Kanopy in the USF Library (link on M3 movie page) or one of the films listed on the M3 Gender Performances Movie Selections page and write a short (1000 words) essay focused on the following question: How does the actor's performance challenge essentialist ideas of fixed gender identities, heteronormativity and sexual orientation? Select a film and describe how the actors perform gender within (or beyond) the diverse LGBTQ spectrum. You might examine elements such as identity and difference; community, political engagement and social change. Consider whether the film turns away from negative stereotypes. Definition of Stereotype Please avoid extensively summarizing the plot at the expense of analyzing the actor's performance.

Movies:

Die hard (1988), the crying game (1992), boys don’t cry (1999), Thelma and Louise (1991), milk (2008), Philadelphia (1993), being John malkovic (1999), American beauty (1999), requiem for a dream (2000), the royal tenenbaums (2001), million dollar baby (2004), children of men (2006), little miss sunshine (2006), no country for old men (2007), black swan (2010)

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Gender Performances Film Analysis: 12 Years a Slave
Thesis Statement: In the modern world, films are among the resources that influence and mold
society’s understanding. This paper discusses the film “12 Years a Slave” with emphasis on
whether gender bias existed in the performance.
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Introduction
Body
A. Film Summary
B. Gender Bias in the film’s performance
C. The Bechdel Test

III.

Conclusion


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Gender Performances Film Analysis: 12 Years a Slave

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Gender Performances Film Analysis: 12 Years a Slave
Introduction
In the modern world, films are among the resources that influence and mold society’s
understanding (Carroll, 1985). Based on the visual medium's fundamental facets, important
messages can be passed to the public. With this in consideration, a film steers its viewers to be
self-conscious of their encounters. Besides, facets, including scenes and motion pictures, can
help the viewers comprehend phenomena. This being the case, films can deliver influential
implications that oppose or set up popular beliefs (Carroll, 1985). The movie “12 Years a Slave”
was made public in 2013 in the US. The film’s director was Steve McQueen with other producers’
help, including Brad Pitt and Arnon Milchan (McQueen, 2013). The film is tailored from a factual
story centered on the life story of Solomon dubbed “12 Years a Slave,” composed by himself
published in 1853. However, the film produce...


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