cognitive theory and the cultivation theory in class‚ we were asked to choose a film that represented either the portrayal of social groups or violence in the media. For this assignment‚ I will be discussing one of my all time favorite movies‚ Remember the Titans‚ and the representation of social groups in this film with the social cognitive learning theory. The film takes place during the era of segregation and racial discrimination in our country‚ specifically in Virginia. The town is under extreme
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Remember the Titans is more than a film about winning. The movie has many aspects to it and discusses many important issues including friendship‚ which was between Gerry and Julius‚ racial tolerance‚ which was shown among Julius and Emma and many historical facts. People say that the journey makes up the end and the movie displays this expression perfectly‚ winning was just a fraction of the film it was the many other important parts that make up the end. A key component to the film was its historical
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"Remember the Titans" In the movie "Remember the Titans" the African American students in TC Williams High School did not expect to be treated as they were. Even though some white students treated them with indifference‚ other discriminated against them and treated them coldly. As with Coach Herman Boone‚ the town was not in rejoice for his appearance in their community and take over their previous coach’s job. Since the high school was newly integrated‚ people were not used to having African
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Boon of the Coach Coach Boone is/becomes Head coach of the Titans. He has had a lot of obstacles to go through to become a coach. Most of it was due to racial issues and people not believing in him. Along with Gary‚ Julius‚ Coach Bill‚ and both coaches family. They will try to overcome their differences so they can make not only a great football team‚ but also a great family. In the movie Remember the Titans‚ Coach Boone‚ a brave‚ strict‚ and respectful man‚ puts his life on the line to change
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Remember the Titans: A Theoretical Analysis Rameca Leary Regent University Ph.D. Program Communication and the Arts‚ Charleston Email: ramecaleary@aol.com ABSTRACT This paper addresses a pivotal time in American history‚ when a 1971 Supreme Court mandate required southern school districts to end segregation (Daugherity‚ 2011). In Alexandria‚ Virginia‚ the merger of three rival high schools yielded a racially diverse football team and coaching staff. Beforehand‚ blacks and whites had their own schools
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In 1965‚ African Americans were given the right to vote. The decade that followed brought with it an increasing recognition of black rights‚ but the prejudice of the white community was still profuse. ‘Remember the Titans’ is set in this socio cultural climate. Directed by Boaz Yakin‚ this film follows the adversities faced by an newly integrated high school football team and their African-American coach. Throughout the film‚ characters are presented with a number of defining ethical and moral dilemmas
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Remember the titans was about a high school football team who overcomes many obstacles on their way to win the state championship. Hence‚ racism becomes the main conflict in the movie. The school board forced all school systems to no longer segregate. Consequently‚ the school was forced to integrate. Surprisingly‚ Alexandria‚ Virginia was ready to make drastic changes to their city because racism had occurred for too long. The first encounter occurs when Coach Boone becomes head coach of the football
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In the film ‘Remember the Titans’ directed by Boaz Yakin‚ there is an important character named Gerry Bertier. Throughout the film‚ we see Gerry Bertier mature‚ become less narrow-minded and more accepting of his football playing counterparts. We see these qualities come out when Yakin uses film techniques such as dialogue and camera shots to show how Gerry Bertier develops as a character. ‘Remember the Titans’ is a film set in Virginia‚ USA‚ in 1971. This film is about the integration of a school
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Remember the Titans Movie Review Football: the All-American sport that can either bring people together or tear them apart. In Remember the Titans’s case‚ the sport of football brings white and black teenagers together with the help of two coaches – one white‚ one black. This is a “feel good” film that moves us by the triumph over discrimination but lacks a touch of reality. Remember the Titans takes place in Alexandria‚ Virginia in 1971. Racism was a huge issue‚ and schools were starting to integrate
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Remember the Titans‚ directed by Boaz Yakin (2000)‚ is an inspirational film that addresses major issues of tolerance and anti-racism. The film also celebrates success on the football field‚ however the greater messages explore racism and the friendships that develop as blacks and whites work together to reach a common goal‚ football victories. Anti-racism is a consistent theme that runs throughout the movie. The movie is set during the 1950’s in the community of Alexandra‚ a small southern town
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