1. A2 Media Studies: Critical Perspectives
Post 9/11 media
A2 Media Studies: Critical Perspectives

2. Pre & POST 9/11 MEDIA
Before we can begin to think about ‘Post 9/11 Media’, we need to establish what the media looked like prior to the events of September 11th, 2001.
Pre-9/11 Media often reflected issues of mistrust in relation to the government and figures of authority (X-Files, A Few Good Men)
Portrayed a clear sense of freedom, carefree engagement in society and the placing of great value on friendships (Friends)
The traditional family unit was more fractured and a greater emphasis on being career driven was also notable amongst various media texts (Wall Street)
However, these attitudes and ideologies in the media noticeably shifted in the wake of the terror attacks in NYC on September 11th 2001.

3. 9/11

4. Post 9/11 MEDIA What do we mean by a ‘Post 9/11’ text?
What would you expect to see in a ‘Post 9/11’ text?

5. Post 9/11 MEDIA KEY characteristics
Serious
Mature
Strong family values
Greater sense of realism
Bright colour palettes
Strong, decisive leadership characters
One man to save the nation
Pro-authority values
Good triumphs over evil
Humour
sense of security
Positive Middle East portrayals
‘Gritty’

6. Post 9/11 MEDIA KEY characteristics
Greater sense of realism
Strong family values
Serious
Mature
Strong, decisive leadership characters
Pro-authority values
‘Gritty’
Good triumphs over evil
One man to save the nation

7. Post 9/11 cinema – evolution of batman

8. Post 9/11 superman

9. Post 9/11 text examples

10. Is Argo a Post 9/11 text?
Reflect on the qualities of a Post 9/11 text we have discussed – does Argo represent these qualities? Are there times where it is subverting these values?