Introduction
In this entry I am planning on discuss the style of film of social problems, this fit in nicely with my chosen genre of psycolgyical thriller, as mental health is a social problem.
What are Social Problem Films?
Social problem films are films that feature social problems as a Key theme of the storyline. Social problems are things that effect the people of a community.
For example:
Why produce a Social Problem Film?
Social problem films can be met very well with audiences due to the fact that the audiences have the ability to relate to the issues tackled. Due to the often controversial nature of these films, they can cause a large impact. This impact can sometimes be native for the film company, such as is there is a mass boycotting of the film and fights from the office of censorship to ban the films. But sometimes it can be positive, causing more people to go and watch the film, which would therefor increase box office figures.
Who produces Social Problem films?
This style of film has been growing in popularity over the current years. Proof of this in on the block buster website. They have a section solely for this style, as shown in the image below.
A few social problem films are Home of the Brave and The Snake Pit.
How will Social Problems be displayed in my opening sequence?
My open will be feacturing the social problem of mental health. This is a social problem as it greatly effects the lives of people, and also there is a prejudice surround this type of film. I will need to make sure that I do not discriminate. I am planning on making the issues of mental health shown through special effects, etc.
Conclusion
In this entry I am planning on discuss the style of film of social problems, this fit in nicely with my chosen genre of psycolgyical thriller, as mental health is a social problem.
What are Social Problem Films?
Social problem films are films that feature social problems as a Key theme of the storyline. Social problems are things that effect the people of a community.
For example:
- Crime
- Discrimination (race, gay, disability, etc.)
- Prejudice
- Housing
- War
- Alcoholism
Why produce a Social Problem Film?
Social problem films can be met very well with audiences due to the fact that the audiences have the ability to relate to the issues tackled. Due to the often controversial nature of these films, they can cause a large impact. This impact can sometimes be native for the film company, such as is there is a mass boycotting of the film and fights from the office of censorship to ban the films. But sometimes it can be positive, causing more people to go and watch the film, which would therefor increase box office figures.
Who produces Social Problem films?
This style of film has been growing in popularity over the current years. Proof of this in on the block buster website. They have a section solely for this style, as shown in the image below.
A few social problem films are Home of the Brave and The Snake Pit.
How will Social Problems be displayed in my opening sequence?
My open will be feacturing the social problem of mental health. This is a social problem as it greatly effects the lives of people, and also there is a prejudice surround this type of film. I will need to make sure that I do not discriminate. I am planning on making the issues of mental health shown through special effects, etc.
Conclusion
I feel that the issues of mental health could effect the impact of my film in a positive way, as there will be no discrimination in the film. People may find my film interesting due to the relatible nature of mental health issues.
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