It's the movies that have really been running things in America ever since they were invented. They show you what to do, how to do it, when to do it, how to feel about it, and how to look how you feel about it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Movies dictate American behavior, emotions, and self-presentation more than any other force.
- In plain terms
- Movies tell Americans how to act, feel, and look.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware that media shapes your behavior and feelings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What movie changed how you acted?
- Who really runs America?
Another view
Other forces like family also shape us.
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