Creative Reflection Questions
1. How do your products reflect social groups or social issues? My group's film, Silent Echoes, is about struggling with mental illness. Mental illness is a common yet often forgotten issue within younger generations, which is why our group chose to call out the issue with our short film. The production is centered around a 17 year old boy who internalizes his depression in an effort to appear cooler and stronger to his peers. Although this occurrence is present among almost all demographics of teens, it is especially seen in younger boys due to societal expectations and stereotypes. This is shown through our lead character, who is seemingly happy when with his friends and girlfriend but ultimately takes his own life due to his invisible struggle with mental health. Although it may seem abrupt, the character does have subtle indicators of this struggle, like zoning out, starting at the ceiling, and aggressively gripping his steering wheel. These real-life representat...