EXAM 2 Media, Culture, & the Environment

Political Mimesis

relationship between bodies in 2 locations: on screen & in audience

Subaltern

Someone denied access to mainstream and political forms of representation

3 sustainable programs at FSU

Seminole Organic Garden, Eco Reps, Food for Thought Pantry (+ Garnet & Gold Goes Green)

Landfill Site

location that has been prepared for purpose of dumping waste or debris

In “Racing Extinction”, how many ages of extinction have there been?

5

What are 2 reasons why the supervisors at the Maquiladora factories think that Mexican women are good workers?

small hands, cheap pay, docile

“Maquilapolis”: When did the maquiladoras begin?

1960s

In “Paraiso for Sale”, it’s explained that due to lack of recent land census, no one knows who owns what portion of land?

70%

What do you think Muniz was trying to achieve or say by having the catadores pose as famous figures of art (in “Wasteland”)?

they are just as important/valuable as famous works of art

In “Wasteland”, what does Vik say is the worst problem of Brazilian society?

classisim

In “Wasteland”, How does Vik describe the people of the landfill (the pickers) before meeting them? What are his stereotypes?

He thinks they’re all drug users, the worst of the worst people

In what way does “Paraiso for Sale” show modern-day Frontier Myth?

privileged outsiders coming to take land from Indigenous communities, while disregarding their experiences and culture

In “Racing Extinction”, what was Isla Mujeres known for, and what is it known for now?

known for shark hunting, now known for eco-tourism involving sharks

Monsters of God: What are the most visited places in zoos?

reptile houses

What traditional Indigenous tactic was used at both Zuni and in “Awaken”?

runners (people who run as a spiritual practice)

Before land is used to store waste (landfills), what 2 things must be done?

diggers give it suitable shape & it’s covered with artificial water-resistant coating to prevent garbage from contaminating soil

What are the 3 R’s of waste management

• Reduce: Use things carefully to generate waste

• Reuse: Use items or parts of items again

• Recycle: Use waste as a resource

What are the 2 ways in which birds are affected by the increase in landfills?

Migration is affected, they eat harmful objects, there’s a change in generational habits

• some birds feed from landfill sites, inevitably ingesting plastic, aluminum, and other materials common among waste, which can prove fatal

• landfill sites also are altering birds migratory activity

In what way is California innovative regarding waste reduction?

Since 2022, CA has required grocery stores to donate, not throw away, “maximum amount of edible food that would otherwise be disposed” or face fines

• this year, large restaurants, hotels, and hospital cafeterias also came under the law

How is Souther Korea unique regarding waste reduction/disposal, and how did this innovation arise?

Campaign built from necessity, South Koreans pay for what they toss, no more food waste is permitted in landfills

• because country’s narrow, mountainous land mass was running out of space for landfills, so gov said no more food waste in landfills

Why does Jane Gaines say that documentary is a good vehicle for trying to promote social change?

it appeals to the senses

According to Gayatri Spivak, why was sati ritual in India problematic?

no Indian women’s voice were involved in the outlawing, considered “white men saving brown women from brown men”, might create dependence on outsiders

Trash not put in trashbin will wind up in…

stormwater

Why does Bertolt Brecht say that emotional response in art is problematic?

the audience shares emotions of characters instead of confronting issues

• meaning the audience is sharing the emotions of the characters instead of confronting the social implications head on

What is the most common formulation of the 3-way relationship between filmmaker, subject, and audience?

I speak about them to you

What is true of California & waste reduction

• requires grocery stores to donate max amount of edible food

• stores that don’t comply face fines

• restaurants, hotels, and hospitals must comply too

Why is the FL aquifer important?

it’s our drinking water

In what way are the female workers in Maquilapolis like commodities?

they are easily replaceable

According to Nichols, why must we question photographic images?

images can be altered/edited after shooting; images can be altered during their taking to mislead audiences; an image cannot tell full story

What is another word for drainage basin?

watershed

What are some sustainable programs at FSU?

Garnet & Gold Goes Green; Food Recovery Network; Seminole Organic Garden; Food For Thought Pantry

Example groups of people today that fall in the Subaltern category

citizens of North Korea, homeless, undocumented immigrants

Political Mimesis involves what 3 things…

• documentary images of struggle

• bodies on and off screen

• the senses

What lures Willy and Karan to move to Panama?

cultural diversity, dollar used in Panama, healthcare, natural beauty

At public forums in Paraiso for Sale, what current negative effects of tourism do locals raise?

power outages, water problems, job loss, pregnancy

What type of documentary is Maquilapolis

participatory, expository, poetic

What were the Water Protectors’ goals in “Awaken”?

end construction on pipeline, stop black snake (pipeline), start healing of continent

What (3) things need to be done prior to landfill creation?

prepped for dumping debris, covered w/ artificial water-resistant coating, diggers give it suitable shape

How do marina representatives respond to local concerns in Paraiso for Sale

they promise new job opportunities

Why are sharks a pivotal species to examine in terms of extinction?

They have survived 4 mass extinctions

Law states that landfills must be located away from what?

farming areas, inhabited areas, areas used for drinking water

When was the Solid Waste Disposal Act passed?

1965

No land census has been done in Panama since when?

1970 (1970 + no one knows who owns 70% of land)

All stormwater on campus drains towards which building?

UCD

Common litmus test for many ethical issues in documentaries is…

informed consent

The background/context of New Latin American Cinema contained these traits

• dictatorships in many countries

• centuries of colonialism and imperialism

• marginal protagonists involved as co-authors of films

What were the key outcomes at revamped landfill / Cascade Park site

• protection of human health and environment

• improvement of the city’s storm water infrastructure

• development of recreational park system

Why does Janes Gaines say that documentary is a good vehicle for trying to promote social change

it appeals to the senses

during the 1989 invasion of Panama, how did the U.S. get Panamanian leader Noriega to surrender?

psychological warfare

FL Sustainable Campus does not target which 2 audiences?

alarmed, dismissive

What factors contribute to food waste in landfills?

poor human planning, giant restaurant portions, confusing “best by” labels, refrigeration issues