Killing Screens, The
- Synopsis
- An illustrated discussion with George Gerbner analysing the use and effects of violence in films and television, based on the results of a 20-year on-going study, The Cultural Indicators Project, headed by Dr Gerbner at the University of Pennsylvania. addresses the psychological, political, social and developmental impacts of growing up and living within a cultural environment of persuasive ritualised violent representation. Suggests new way of thinking about the negative effects of mass media on society and what can be done about them.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 38 min.
- Year of production
- 1994
- Availability
- Sale; 1997 sale: £35.00 (inc. VAT +p&p)
- Subjects
- Media studies
- Keywords
- popular culture; violence on film & television
Credits
Production Company
- Name
Media Education Foundation
- info@mediaed.org
- Web
- http://www.mediaed.org/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- + 1 413.584.8500
- Fax
- + 1 413.586.8398
- Address
- 60 Masonic Street
Northampton, MA
01060
USA
Distributor
- Name
Media Education Foundation
- info@mediaed.org
- Web
- http://www.mediaed.org External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 413 584 8500
- Fax
- +1 413 586 8398
- Address
- 60 Masonic Street
Northampton
Massachusetts 01060
USA - Notes
- The MEF produces and distributes documentary films and other educational resources to inspire critical reflection on the social, political and cultural impact of the mass media, particularly in the US, with emphasis on gender, health, politics, race and commercialism. Sale on DVD.
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