Torn Between Two Colors: Youth & Media
Author(s): Part of Deep Dish TV’s Spigots for Bigots? Channels for Change? series. Made with the assistance of Paper Tiger Television.
Year(s): 1990
Runtime: 24 min
Link(s):
https://vimeo.com/49504813#t=487s
Abstract:
In this example of community media, Bronx high school students analyze the differing coverage of the Bensonhurst Murder of Yusef Hawkins and the Central Park Rape. They use discourse analysis of the articles and semiotic analysis of their photos to break down how the white accused murderers in the Bensonhurst case and the Black and Latinx Central Park Five were represented differently based on race. This is an example of community media critiquing mainstream media and presenting critical readings to help foster greater media literacy.
Suggested segment: 8:07 – 17:02
Other Resources: Source: https://www.gritoproductions.com/archive/torn-between-colors-youth-and-media
Category:
TV