Inheritance, 2021
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2021
Creator
- Quill, Michael (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
64 pages (64 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"In my thesis film, Inheritance, I sought to highlight the dysfunction that exists in most families, specifically, the way in which toxic behaviors have a tendency to be passed down, or inherited, from parents to their children. The story centers on a 16 year old boy who must navigate his parents' crumbling marriage, at the total expense of experiencing his own childhood. I found this subject matter compelling both because the ideas and themes are rooted in something that is personal to me, but also because they are relatable to most people I have discussed the project with. I think films can be an effective way of presenting mental disorders because they can be expressed through the characters and they can be readily shared and discussed in educational settings and also with larger general audiences. Developing this thesis helped me process some of my own childhood traumas and move beyond them, and my hope is that the film might help others too." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts
Physical Description
64 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu