intertextuality

intertextuality

1. my documentary is about a teenager's experience battling with their mental health

   • when it comes to documentaries intertextuality is rarely used
     • if and when a reference is used it is usually a direct comparison and linked to the people themselves

2. Lizzie McGuire

   • Miranda, a female character, thinks she is too fat and so develops an eating disorder
     • her friends tell her she looks great and so the eating disorder went away

3. the breakfast club

   • stereotypical characters that all face issues comprising their mental health
     • the film explores the gap between those who appear "just fine" and those on the brink of collapsing and shows everyone can struggle

4. Becoming

   • references to TIME magazine
   • music from Kirk Franklin, an American choir director and gospel musician is played
     • references Elvis' famous suit from films and shows, comparing the outfit with Michelle's and her personality
     • also plays "Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys
     • rap music is a genre played throughout
   • documentary takes you along her story and tour after leaving the White House
   • shows the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement and her experiences of racism in the media
     • also shows the importance of gay rights and equal love in the media
   • compares their on screenrelationship to Jay-Z and Beyonce
   • refers to "twerking"

5. The Social Dilemma

   • references a quote from a screenwriter
   • references social media sites: facebook, instagram, youtube, twitter, tiktok and pinterest
   • talks about the term "fake news"
     • the effect of media on political movements and world news like Black Live Matter and coronavirus
   • cartoons are used to help narrate the story
     • references emoji's
   • tries to define typical villain and hero in the media
   • documentary that questions if social media can cause harm and danger to us
   • drama genre
     • sci-fi, tension music played throughout
   • talks about advertising
   • social media is "magic" and "spells"
     • shows black and white videos from old magicians
   • compares social media to slot machines featured in Vegas films
   • features a Jim Carrey film
   • #pizzagate