This movie is indeed very controversial and offensive but I believe that we still should watch it. I think if we throw out everything that offends us from the past it is impossible to learn new things. If we still watch this type of media the public can also see the growth in society. Don't get me wrong, this film is extremely racist and sexist. The constant portrayal of women as objects and the racists scenes in the brothel was something that was a little uncomfortable to watch. But, the fact that especially in this film, everyone was made fun of made it almost more acceptable. It wasn't just the women being portrayed as ignorant sluts, it was also the men! We can see the Captain being so full of himself he can barley function. The slaves can barley work because they are so ignorant. Everyone is being made fun of so in an ironic way, it makes it less offensive simply because everyone is laughed it. The producers didn't just chose one group to make fun of, they decided to alienate and laugh at everyone. Even though this film is highly offensive, I think that we should still watch it.
youtube video link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EtA0HrUrYM
Analysis
-Captain is shown above the slave multiple times establishing that the Captain has more power.
-The guards are all dressed in black which demonstrates that they should be seen as evil. Black has a negative connotation with things that are evil
-Captain is also dressed in black, evil
-"bride" in white, innocence and purity, ironic because it is not actually the Captain's bride
-Close up shots, birds eye view, medium shots
-Direct eye contact with the camera creating a personal insight
-Lots of close ups on the Captain's face demonstrating his strength because he is literally the main focus of the shot
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