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Chapter 16: Media Scope and Depth This chapter deals with the sources of entertainment as well as entertainment’s responsibility to the audience. How faithful does entertainment have to be to its source? Should certain topics never be used for entertainment purposes? Must art be compromised when it passes from one medium to another?

Chapter 16 Cases Case 70: Reel History Case 71: Bigotry as Entertainment Case 72: They Call It Paradise Case 73: Tragedy Lite Case 74: League of Literary Make-overs

Case 70: Reel History Facts– Empirical Definition Values Loyalties Principles

The Reagans, A Beautiful Mind, and Braveheart have all had their accuracy questioned. What does it mean for a docudrama to tell the truth? Is telling the truth morally imperative? If a film re-creates the texture of an event such that participants can affirm the veracity of context and struggle, is that not sufficient?

Case 70: Additional links How Nixon Stands UpHow Nixon Stands Up – A famous author/ historian applauds the merits of the film. Revisionism Vs. TruthRevisionism Vs. Truth – Fact and fiction in Oliver Stone’s films. Oliver Stone vs. The Historical EstablishmentOliver Stone vs. The Historical Establishment – Did Stone go to far and damage history in the process? Watergate & NixonWatergate & Nixon – A database of links for a history of this storied president and scandal.

Case 71: Bigotry as Entertainment Facts– Empirical Definition Values Loyalties Principles

Is humor above moral considerations? Are certain topics off limits to a comedian? When has the public stopped such bigoted entertainment?

Case 71: Additional links Some of these links contain graphic comedy material that may be considered offensive. ADC in Defense of HateADC in Defense of Hate – A view of Dice’s comedy as artistic freedom, includes lines from act. Bad Year for First Amendment RightsBad Year for First Amendment Rights – Is bigotry covered by freedom of speech? History of Standup ComedyHistory of Standup Comedy – Comedians didn’t always hurt people. Methods of Standup ComedyMethods of Standup Comedy – Types of humor and delivery.

Case 72: They Call It Paradise Facts– Empirical Definition Values Loyalties Principles

Scenes from the reality TV series For Love or Money, Real World: Vegas, and Paradise Hotel. How much reality does reality TV portray? In what ways do shows like Paradise Hotel demean the people who star? Are the participants allowing themselves to be exploited?

Case 72: Additional links Beyond CaringBeyond Caring – A review of the entertainment value of Paradise Hotel. Reality TV WorldReality TV World – A series of articles about over forty reality TV shows including Paradise Hotel. Unreal ExpectationsUnreal Expectations – How real is reality TV? Here to Stay?Here to Stay? – The future of reality TV.

Facts– Empirical Definition Values Loyalties Principles Case 73: Tragedy Lite

Scenes from Life Is Beautiful. Should a horrifically tragic event be changed into a comic, life-affirming tale? How should the movie industry treat historical events? In what ways is the film industry responsible for maintaining our history?

Case 73: Additional links Life is BeautifulLife is Beautiful – Read a positive review of the film. Life is Not So BeautifulLife is Not So Beautiful – A negative review of the film, plus related articles and the theatrical trailer. A Holocaust Comedy?A Holocaust Comedy? – A Jewish rabbi responds to the film.

Case 74: League of Literary Make-overs Facts– Empirical Definition Values Loyalties Principles

Even the graphic novel the film was based on was altered. The original crew consisted entirely of British figures. Do bad literary adaptations hurt the credibility of the original work? How so? Conversely, can a great movie improve the reputation of a so- so literary work? How faithful should directors and screen-writer be to the literary work? What is the limit to a plausible adaptation?

Case 74: Additional links The MovieThe Movie – All about the movie, including viewer reviews. The ComicThe Comic – A fan of the series offers his opinion of the film. The Stax ReportThe Stax Report – When acclaimed books become bad movies Book/Movie ConundrumBook/Movie Conundrum – Books can inspire movies, but cannot be expected to fully translate into film.