Tutorial- 5/10/17

Working title: 

To what extent, does 'Moonlight' subvert hyper-masculine representation of Black men in film?

ESSAY PROMPTS: 

1) Identify examples of hyper-masculinity: 

• Boyz n the Hood
• Kidulthood
• Contemporary: gang films etc. Hip-hop culture

2) Why?: 

• Crisis of masculinity
• Post-colonialism
• Look into race/ethnicity debate: awareness of identity, ongoing racism BLM

3)Representation theorists:

• All representation- as a construction (Dyer, Perkins)
• Representation vs. Realism
• Alvarado, Bell Hooks, Stuart Hall etc.

4) Linked Production:

• Arthouse drama- representing Black identity:

Recreating specific stills from the movie, in an attempt, at a homage or response to 'Moonlight'. A short drama piece which would converse  the same concept of Black (male) identity from the film. Using the similar colour schemes which the movie was acclaimed for to create the rich colouring of dark skin in the movie.