Emerson thesis -- Visual and media arts
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Curb your enthusiasm and alternative approaches to the sitcom : industry, ideology, and ethnicity, 2011
This thesis examines industrial and ideological conversations of the American sitcom through a historical analysis of the genre and a close reading of the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm. By establishing traditions of the genre an exploration of alternati
Curley a historiophoty, 2014
Just as James Michael Curley challenged and redefined the dominant politics of early 20th century Boston; just as Curley's legacy has been simplified and sanitized; just as History in general blunts and sculpts facts to meet an end; this film challenges n
Cuts, 2018
"'Cuts' is a documentary about a 47-year-old man's career path and his relationship between his two fathers." -- Abstract
Daily drag, 2004
A twenty minute fictional narrative about a day in the life of a young woman in which she deals with her romantic relationship, friendships, problems with work, and uneasiness about her future -- abstract.
Daily drag, 2004
A fictional narrative video that underscores the themes of art, performance, power and inspiration, while dealing with topics of class, race, gender and sexuality at home and the workplace. -- abstract.
Darcy's Hellfire, 2021
Dawn, 2010
Dawn is a forty-minute, original fictional-narrative about a college senior who goes through a particularly traumatic experience. In the aftermath, she has to find her voice and re-define her faith in God. -- abstract.
Dayiah, 2021
Dead Man's Hound, 2024
Dear Dr. Hopkins, 1998
Dear grandpa, 2005
A thirty to forty-minute, personal documentary shot on digital video. The story is about my search for the truth about the life and death of my paternal grandfather, and his relationship with my father.
Death Rattle, 2021
"Death Rattle is an 18-minute dark comedy about a young woman who has to move in and take care of her dying grandpa. From poop to family politics, she finds herself submerged in the murky world of adult responsibility in this end-of-life coming-of-age story." -- Abstract
Death Stalks, 2023
Debbie and the Brain, 2021
Deeper than tears, 2009
Deeper Than Tears is a twenty minute, original fictional narrative, that tells the story of the ongoing affects that acquaintance rape has on its victims. Aubrey suffered through the worst possible crime at the hands of a friend. She has learned that her
Definition, 2007
Definition is an interactive documentary that explores the lives and friendship of five women who have known each other since their early childhood. -- abstract.
Degrees, 2005
Degrees is a 24-minute fictional narrative drama. It explores the issue of self-identity experienced by two women, Mavis Reece and Adia Agabe. -- abstract.
Deliver us, 2008
Deliver Us examines the extent, causative factors and impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on communities of color in Massachusetts and in particular Boston. The documentary captures rallies and public events that take place over half a year in Boston. -- abs
Dem bu demdir, 2007
A 6-minute video shot in observational style and brought together with an experimental approach. Ramifications of individualistic societies as it refers to lonely and elderly are explored through observations from the streets of Boston. Themes like nece