American Reality

IDEA...
My concept behind the next project is to explore the entertainment industry by way of ridiculous reality television shows. From DNA test to divorce courts, I have never understood why people air their dirty laundry on television. These television programs are unscripted, usually consisting of a dramatic or humorous situation, and this foolishness has become very popular in America culture today. I would like to construct a video that illustrates certain reality TV scenarios that will be informative for America’s awareness of its own self-image. Using the All-American toy, Barbie as charartcers, I will construct a space and the narrative will be based on found footage. Although made to be humorous, many of these documented situations are unfortunate. American culture will continue to embrace the comical aspect of these programs, however the question is, “is this positively or negatively influencing American culture?”

Imitated Show Episodes & Character References:

a Host.

MAURY POVICH

DNA

Misty...........woman
Ron.............baby
Mario..........father1
Dee.............father2
Timboo.......father3
Black...........father4

OUT OF CONTROL TEEN

Vicki.........Mother who pleas with her 15 year olf daughter to stop having sex.
Victoria.....15 year old, out of control girl who wants to have a baby

PHOBIAS

Yvonne....ballon phobia

Story Treatment:
Story will begin as the host of a documentary program targets reality TV. After reading a brief statement, he will introduce video clips of the content from each show listed above. Finally, the program will end with a concluding statement.

FIRST:
From DNA test to divorce courts, I have never understood why people air their dirty laundry on television. These television programs are unscripted, usually consisting of a dramatic or humorous situation, and this foolishness has become very popular in America culture today.

LAST:
Although made to be humorous, many of these documented situations are unfortunate. American culture will continue to embrace the comical aspect of these programs, however the question is, “is this positively or negatively influencing American culture?”