>Subject: Effect of film on people (long) > >Simone L. Fary" ([log in to unmask]) asked: >"When Hollywood persents a positive role model, inspiration/educational topic >etc. it is often quick to self-congratulate, which implies a belief that >movies have an impact on how people think and feel. Yet when it comes to >violence or a negative depiction then all of a sudden movies have no impact. >What do you think?" ***Good point, however, I'm firm believer that TV/Film is a scapegoat for what's wrong in America. All of these issues begin in the home. If parents have a positve, active hand in their childrens lives, no movie/program will change that. My parents taught me good morals, not to be judgmental ect. They also did not limit the movies I watched/ televison I viewed. As a matter of fact, my father took me to see "The Amityville Horror" when I was 7. All in all, I turned out OK. >To which Michael Plott ([log in to unmask]) responded: >"...I find it particularly significant that the tobacco industry, which is a >*very* powerful lobby, is restricted (in the U.S.) from using film to >advertise their products." > >For which I have the following comments. ***Major snipping for consumption purposes. >Thanks for the chance to soap box. >Dave Trautman ***Excellent, excellent comments. I am totally agree with you! Andi Simonpietri R/TV/F Graduate Studies Indiana State University ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]