Thursday, October 24, 2013
Movies Aren't Just for Off Hours (Post from The New Social Worker)
Quick! Name three celebrities who have adopted a child in
the last decade.
Easy, right? I thought of Angelina, Madonna, and Nia
Vardalos. I’m not sure why Angelina came to mind and not Brad, but, well, now
I’ve thought of four. Why do we know this?
Adoption stories are in our media; their growing presence
suggests a growing audience for stories about adoption. Filmmakers see it. In
the last few years, adoption has been featured in Despicable Me, Kung Fu Panda
2, Meet the Robinsons, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Juno, What to Expect When
You’re Expecting and Martian Child, among others.
In a somewhat cyclical relationship, film is formed by
public consciousness and, in turn, forms public consciousness. Filmmakers give
audiences what they want (a story) rather than what might be more helpful
(thoughtful, thorough information on adoption).
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