Moorpark College Imitation of Life Film Analysis
Question Description
I’m working on a film writing question and need support to help me learn.
THE FILM NAME IS:- Imitation of Life.
Questions
- How does the film try to avoid the issue of miscegenation? Is it successful in explaining away Peola’s very light skin? Citing example(s) from the film., expand on what miscegenation means and how it is relevant to this story and the characters in it.
- Give an example of a pejorative (negative) African American stereotype being perpetuated (kept alive, enforced) in the film. Second, give an example from the film that confronts (goes against) these stereotypes and reframes the image of the African American woman.
- What commentary is being made about the relationship between White women and Black women? Are they seen as equals? Is there anything going on beneath the surface? Explain with example(s) from the film.
- Do you think the relationship between Bea and her love interest confronts (goes against) the white patriarchal capitalism or reinforces it? Explain with example(s) from the film.
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