context Flashcards
what type of movie is SOC?
a biopic
who produced SOC?
legendary pictures
who distributed SOC?
universal pictures
who directed SOC?
F. Gary Gray
what decade is the film set in?
1980s
where is the film set?
america - california
what members of the band were co-producers of the film?
ice cube and dr.dre
what academy award was the film nominated for?
best original screenplay
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the depiction of this period in a contemporary film may have been impacted by the social upheaval caused by…
…the racial tension and the LA riots in 1992
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the portrayal of 80s California, and the possible glorification of N.W.A as agents of social changed may have been…
…revised or influenced by subsequent events (la riots)
what were N.W.A criticised for?
their misogynistic lures and their promotion of a lifestyle that objectified and marginalised women
films are defined and categorised by their…
…genre, the stars, the production company and the production values
high concept films are films that are..
..produced by major film studios, are mainstream
who was rodney king?
black man involved in police chase and beaten brutally, la riots started after his unfair trial against the police officers
what political aspect does the narrative of the film deal with?
the racial tension and poor relationship between the police and young, black youths
