The Color Line, 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
- Johnson, Chantel (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
129 pages (129 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"John Matthews (mid 70s), a man once bold and adventurous, is now nearing the end of his life. Officially retiring, John is being given an honorary award for his famous photography work that spans sixty years. One of his most celebrated piece, a black and white photo showing a beautiful Ghanaian woman is the main photograph that everyone is raving. The London Times is also doing a feature on his work and this photograph specifically, with Kwadwo Asante (31) interviewing him personally. As time goes on, John's family and Kwadwo soon learn that this famous photograph holds more pain for John they could ever realize. The guilt, shame, and devastation of it all consumes John, with him even threatening to cancel the award and interview all together. Following the advice from fellow pastor and old friend, Robert Evans (84), who witness the event take place, John decides reveal the details of this photograph to Kwadwo and his family. In the end, freedom from the past is bestowed upon John with his family, and son, Thomas Matthews (43) becoming closer than before, and even provokes Kwadwo to face his fear in dealing with a heartbroken, family matter." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts
Physical Description
129 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