What theory can apply to my film?
My film closely relates to the uses and gratifications theory in media specifically the cognitive and integrative needs that this theory discusses.
The uses and gratifications theory discusses that people choose to consume certain kinds of media because they expect to obtain specific gratifications as a result of those selections.
If I were to go further I wouldn't necessarily be aiming for this theory but the representation theory is displayed very blatantly in my film so I much rather discuss a theory that is more underlying such as the uses and gratifications theory. The representation theory in my film is discussed as I represent mental illness through Dean and how society often doesn't give much care to the people who may need it most. Thus shaping the audiences knowledge on what they might not be seeing as you can never truly see through someone else's eyes. Now, back to the uses and gratifications theory specifics.
Now for the specifics of the cognitive and integrative needs.
The integrative needs are the need to strengthen confidence, status, or credibility.
The cognitive needs are the need to acquire information and knowledge to improve understanding.
Now in regards of my film I believe that the integrative need that comes with the uses and gratifications theory relates to my film as in my film I discuss how even if you are put down you need to have the strength of your own to go out and seek help if it is needed. I show this through Dean as even though he is constantly being put down about his mental illness he still finds the strength to go and seek help as he is truly going insane.
Now with the cognitive needs with my film I believe these relate to the information that is given throughout the film as it informs and teaches the audience what disorder Dean has and what that disorder does. This learning contributes the cognitive need that may come from the uses and gratifications theory. I show this specifically in the psychiatrist scene where we get an explanation of the disorder Dean has.
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