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How does the opening scene of “Mississippi Burning”, directed by Alan Parker, prepare the audience for the theme and narrative of the film?
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English GCSE Coursework: Media Study How does the opening scene of "Mississippi Burning", directed by Alan Parker, prepare the audience for the theme and narrative of the film? Mississippi Burning is a thought provoking film, which explores racism and segregation between black and white people, in a small southern town, in the United States of America. The film is set it the late 1960's, during the Civil Rights Act, where the southern community of America were unwilling to change their lifestyle and include black citizens into the society. This lead to economical and social oppression, whereby poverty in the south increased and a rise in violence and crime, meant that it was a dangerous place to live, especially for black citizens. The film contains many symbols and underlying meanings which the average audience would not understand. The opening sequence of any film, clearly establishes the mood and setting of the film. It...
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