Theses and Dissertations
Date of Award
5-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Creative Writing
First Advisor
David Carren
Second Advisor
Dr. Christopher Carmona
Third Advisor
Dr. Britt Haraway
Abstract
By bridging together formal characteristics from Chicanx and Punk cinema, my screenplay “Poser” follows the traditions of many filmmakers, including Jim Mendiola, Efrain Gutierrez, Luis Valdez, and Alex Cox. This thesis first distinguishes the traits that characterize each individual style, followed by the films that inspired my script, to finally how these techniques fit within my own work.
The creative decisions in my screenplay are thus examined through a lens informed by the underlying value of writing a story about marginalized segments of society. Additionally, I offer a close analysis behind the restrained approach of my story, along with the research I conducted to depict the farmworker plight with great care and reverence.
Recommended Citation
Martinez, Christian, "Poser: The Nexus of Chicanx and Punk Cinema" (2020). Theses and Dissertations. 715.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/715
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