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Found, 2024

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Identifier: sf_2024spring_riggs-davis_seren.pdf

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

  • 2024

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

138 pages

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Overview

"Found is a feature length animated musical based on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. The film follows a starry-eyed frog who sets out from the comfort of his hometown and life as a tailor's son in pursuit of fulfilling his dream of becoming a renowned stage actor. Set in a reimagined 1920s America with singing and dancing anthropomorphic animals, the songs and world within this coming-of-age fantasy are intentionally reminiscent of musicals of the Jazz Age and reflective of the opulence and offenses of this era. Found, though written as a children's film, dives deep into the consequences of human desire and ambition that can resonate with audiences of all ages, and unveils the empty promises of wealth, success, and the American Dream. Instead, Found offers an alternative to climbing the ladder of success, suggesting that the most important journey of all might just be the journey home." -- Abstract

Physical Location

RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts

Physical Description

138 pages

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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