Essay Plan
1.
Introduction - A brief description of my
independent study and a discussion based on representation, stereotypes and
moral panics (100-150)
Essay Question: ‘’To
what extent does Narcos reflect the representation of Latinos/Hispanics in
American Television?’’
Hypothesis:
Latinos are represented in a negative light by American Television.
Introduction
My critical investigation is going to focus on the
representation of Latinos/Hispanics in American Television. I will be analysing
whether or not Latinos are being presented unfairly and negatively. I also be
investigating whether different media text challenge or reinforces certain
stereotypes.
Introduce Primary
Text (100)
The media text I have investigating throughout my critical
investigation is the Netflix original series ‘Narcos’. The institution of the
show ‘Narcos’ is of course the well-known online network ‘Netflix’. The series
was announced in April 2014, through a partnership deal struck between Netflix
and Spanish language network Telemundo. The series is primarily written by
Chris Brancato and directed by Brazilian filmmaker José Padilla, who directed
the critically and commercially successful Elite Squad (2007), before directing
its sequel in 2010. The target audience for this particular series is 16 to 40
year olds. Netflix employed Narcos as they want to tackle a new audience. The
Latin American actors in the cast relished the opportunity to tell the Medellin
story through a native prism. Despite the centrality of the D.E.A. to the
story, “Narcos” is “not going to be about American good guys who go to a poor
culture to save these poor people.
Narcos Representation
(300)
The representation of Hispanics and Latinos in ‘Narcos’
reinforces the several of different stereotypes in our society and in American
Television. In the Netflix original series Wagner Moura plays and portrays the
Colombian drug lord as an egotistical, intelligent, murderer and power driven.
I believe that this is the exact representation to expect from a drug lord…
Theories: Perkins,
Narcos Textual
Anaylsis (350)
Narcos - Pablo
Escobar’s Shootout
In this scene we can see the shootout between Los Pepes and
Pablo Escobar in one shot. At the beginning of the scene there is an encounter
between Escobar’s wife Tata, Escobar and his mother in where they emphasises on
how Escobar’s mother going to the church has put the family in risk as they are
in hideout from Escobar’s sworn enemies Los Pepes and the Medellin Police…
Season 1 Episode 3:
The Men Always
In this scene we can see that Pablo is with Valeria Vélez,
who is Colombian journalist who also serves as Pablo Escobar's mistress
throughout all of season 1, are in bedroom about to have intercourse. We can
see Escobar’s intentions to move away from his drug trafficking operation and
into the political sphere.
Latinos struggles in
American society (200)
There is no surprise that the Latinos have indeed
struggled in American society. Latinos
have now become ‘’Hispanics are the nation's largest
minority group and among its fastest growing populations. According to the US
Census Bureau (2013), the Hispanic population in 2012 was 53 million, making up
17% of the US population.’’
(the guardian)
Economical- In the 1960’s there has been a significant
increase in migration of Latinos into the United States. People in the states
felt threatened.
Political-US Election 2016 (Donald Trump)- hardly any
Latino political representations
Social -Socially, in America Latinos tend to stay in
their cultural ethnic groups.
Latinos Importance to
American Networks (100)
Key Quotes
‘’Nielsen Company
found that Hispanics in the US have over $1 trillion in purchasing power and
represent more than half of US population growth between 2000-2010.
‘’Latino viewers are not just critical for cable news, but
for scripted programming as well. ABC’s overt attempt to target a Latino viewership
with the sitcom Cristela has seen a major ratings win for the network.’’ The
Guardian
Representation of
Latino Men in US TV (Secondary Text Breaking Bad) (150)
There has been no shortage of Latinos playing thugs, drug
dealers and gangbangers in U.S. films and television shows, especially police
dramas. This is evident in American TV dramas such as critically acclaimed show
Breaking Bad
Theories- Marxists view on stereotype, Perkins
Representation of
Latino/Hispanic Women (250)
While Hispanic men are often reduced to Latin Lovers in
television and film, Hispanic women are commonly typecast as sexpots
Theories
Historical Text- Tequila
Sunrise (150-200)
In a seaside California town, best friends Mac (Mel Gibson)
and Nick (Kurt Russell) are on opposite sides of the law. Mac is a former drug
dealer trying to clean up his act, while Nick is a high-profile detective
trying to take down a Mexican drug lord named Carlos (Raul Julia)
-talk about the similarities and differences in stereotypes
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