Use the notes made in class to write answers to the following question:
How has the director constructed the scene to create a negative, weak representation of the black man ?
You MUST comment on the use of EACH of cinematography, sound, mise-en-sceneand editing.
*Remember to write a summary conclusion.
A suggested opening:
One of the ways in which the two music videos are different is that in Afrika Shox the representation of the black man is only ever negative, as a weak character who is a victim. One section that illustrates this point is when we see the man in the parking garage when he is offered help by another black man. This section has been skillfully constructed to position the audience as cinematography, sound, mise-en-scene and editing have all been used to great effect. If we look closely at this section we can identify that ....
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