Proposal

To what extent is the stereotypical representation of black people challenged with particular reference to Coach Carter (2005)

Director: Thomas Carter

Genre: Drama/Sport

Hypothesis: the stereotypical representation of black people is challenged in Coach Carter

Media Language: Alot of urban clothing is shown at the start of the movie such as hoodies, baseball caps, baggy clothing etc. Props such as guns are used to canote violence and danger, as well as drug dealing - stereotypical view of a young black adult. Set in Richmond, California.

Institution: MTV

Genre: Drama/Sport

Representation: How the typical representation of black young adults is challenged in this movie.

Audience: Teenagers, adults, and sports/basketball fans. MTV generation

Ideology: Could be argued to be patriarchal as the women are shown as cheerleaders to help the men who are the players and match winners.

Narrative:

Wider Contexts

Social: Alerts society that students go to school to learn. if academic results are not good enough, then other activities should be banned.

Historical: Black youths have been known to be abusive and violent in the past and this movie challenges this stereotype.

Theorists: Todorov