Mean Creek Trailer
Film Techniques Explained
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Text Appreciation - 'BIG' Ideas
- How did the rise of the 'teenager' come about? How is the teenager a social construction?
- How does Estes go against the norms of a teen genre film? Why does he do this?
- Why are the ideas of loss of innocence and coming of age so important in this film?
- What comment could Estes be making about the relationships teens have with their parents? What is the evidence for this?
- In what way does this film challenge your morals and values? How does this link to the teen genre?