Explore the emotional responses within the film American History XAmerican History X can be considered to be shocking on many levels, as visually and psychologically it deals with issues and themes that cover a variety of emotional responses to shock such as: Visceral – shock created through disturbing imagery (gore, body trauma). Sexual – sexually disturbing actions that are seen as taboo (rape, rawness). Ideological – messages and ideas that are not socially accepted and go against mainstream values. Emotional – Shock that is unexpected and evokes a powerful emotional response. Explore one of these themes that explores an emotional response. |