At first sight Salt of the Earth and On the Waterfront seem two structurally independent and unrelated movies that only share some basic theme elements in their plot. However‚ analyzing both‚ side by side and frame by frame‚ can give us a more profound understanding of the American film industry‚ Hollywood in particular‚ and its relation to the McCarthyism in 1950s‚ a dark chapter in the US history. Salt of the Earth‚ directed by Herbert Biberman‚ is a 1954 blacklisted movie based on a true
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“On the Waterfront shows that change is only brought about by individual effort” Do you agree? INTRODUCTION. On the Waterfront shows us that change is not brought about by one person alone‚ people are influenced by others around them and they have support of many people that have just the same importance as them. Terry Malloy’s role as an individual in change is pivotal as he is portrayed as a strong individual who is a major catalyst in the changes that occur. However‚ he does not do it
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Psychology and Identity and Belonging Hint The best known psychologist in the field of Identity is Erik Erikson. He is really cool to write about in definitions/or expository writing on the context. Eriks’ theories can be used to discuss Frankie’s stages of struggle and change in the ‘Member of the Wedding.” Which ones help explain her actions‚ moods and choices? Why don’t you post a comment? Erikson speaks of identity being formed in a series of stages where at each one the individual
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Essay Topic 9 “There’s one thing that we have in this country‚ and that’s ways of fighting back.” How does On the Waterfront explore the power of the individual? The 1954 film‚ On the Waterfront‚ subliminally validates Director Elia Kazan’s message that‚ in a world of oppression and despair‚ individual empowerment can be earned by those who act in accordance to their moral conscience. In a world plagued by mob tyranny‚ administered through corrupt unions‚ the socially progressive film proves
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medium of film is enriching as it is able to transmit powerful themes and/or social issues to an audience‚ leaving them with a new understanding. Explain how this statement is true of the set film you have studied. "On the Waterfront"‚ a well-known film by Elia Kazan‚ tells the story of the old former professional boxer Terry‚ energetic‚ at New York Harbor when union leader Johnny Friendly sent Terry’s brother Charlie to kill Terry’s friend Joey. Eventually in front of the bloody reality‚ all
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On The Waterfront. 1. - Joey Doyle gets murdered. (pushed off a roof) * Terry gets questioned by the waterfront commissioners about Joey’s murder. * A church gathering (including dockworkers) is held to find out who murdered Joey. Terry is sent by Johnny to rat them out. * Terry hits on Edie (Joey’s sister) * Edie wants Terry to help her find Joey’s murderer. But he is partly to blame. * The cops tell Terry to testify in court. Terry is reluctant and doesn’t want to
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TOPIC: ‘Kazan uses a range of cinematic techniques to reveal the emotional and moral struggle of Terry Malloy’ ‘On the Waterfront’ is an‚ award winning film‚ directed by Elia Kazan‚ whose audience is faced with Terry’s moral dilemma and emotional battle‚ that forces them to think about their own beliefs about what loyalty‚ love and friendship mean. The films protagonist Terry Malloy‚ portrays the tough-guy attitude‚ in order to try protect himself to from the degradation that surrounds him. Trapped
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override corruption‚ the workers on the waterfront can be considered a family as their struggle from corruption forces them to on each other for survival. The loyalty between the shore men’s families grips Edie as her Brother Joey’s murder increases her family loyalty to find his killer‚ but also Johnny Friendly’s power over the shoremen workers makes sure that their loyalty towards him is kept sacred so his corruption is not caught out. The union on the waterfront are entangled in a system run by their
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isON THE WATERFRONT SCENE ANALYSIS The ending scenes of the film are set on the waterfront‚ at Jonny Friendly’s shack. In this scene we see Terry seize revenge after his brothers murder. We see Terry’s independence‚ strength and motivation emerge from his hesitant and conserved self. Through Terry’s act of rebellion‚ he stands against the crowd‚ becoming the man he never was. Through his physical exploitation Terry is able to redeem himself. This scene acts as the climax of the film‚ and is where
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Malloy’s eventual realisation in Elia Kazan’s film‚ On the Waterfront (1954)‚ reveals the philosophical nature of allegiances that the story of an exploited waterfront community’s resistance to an oppressive mob is centred on. Set on the docks of Hoboken‚ New Jersey‚ the film explores how certain loyalties are detrimental to one’s dignity and integrity but necessary for survival. Whereas other loyalties are often innate to one’s being‚ born out of love and protectiveness. Kazan argues that ultimately‚ it
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