I Had A Dream

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5FR1LGsT7E

This clip depicts a scene in the satirical show, The Boondocks. It unveils a message to the Black/African-American society, that they are not living up to the dream of Martin Luther King Jr.. From the clip, we see that satire is used in the language of Dr. King's speech, and also through his diction choice. More noticeably, through his use of the N-word and stereotypical views he saw in our current society.

How did the creators of The Boondocks want to portray Martin Luther King Jr in this clip? What are some examples of this?

Looking at the clip, how is the setting depicted before Dr. King makes his speech? And what is meant by the scene as a whole?

What could be a common theme for this speech going into Martin Luther King Day? Is or is not his dream still alive today? Does the clips, Martin Luther King Jr. agree or disagree with you?

Office Space Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBV9WkfZdvw&feature=relate

This trailer advertises a movie called, "Office Space." In it, a regular white-collar employee of a large corporation mounts his own revolt against his infuriating 9 to 5 lifestyle. From the trailer, we can see that the makers of the movie produce humor by satirizing corporate america. The minor irritations of the office environment are highlighted comically as evidence of what can make the workforce a frustrating and demoralizing experience.

In what ways is narrative progression created in this trailer? Does the trailer tell a story, provide us with an idea of the plot, etc.? Provide some examples of how the trailer's content tells us about what this movie is about.

How might the makers of the movie want us to feel about the main character? How have the makers endeavored to make us identify with Peter's experience of the workforce?

Based on what we see in this trailer, how have the movie's creators employed setting and space to represent the frustrations and/or restrictions of the workforce? Provide some examples.