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The Andy Griffith Show: Authoritarianism
In this clip we have the deputy do a comedic sketch of protecting the Andy by forcibly enlisting two other people who do not want to be part of this action. While it is filtered with comedy, there is the inescapable thought of an organized authority that tells its workers what to do as and subordinates them in a militaristic fashion of obedience. We can take it to the real world context of who and how authority handles protests (riots) as well as the hyper militarization of police in events like: Zoot Suit Riots, Occupy Movement, BLM protests, and the Insurrection. -
Experimenter: He Asked You to Stop
Social psychologist Stanley Milgram conducts a series of radical experiments that test the willingness of individuals to obey authority. When the inflictor is interviewed as to why he continued to send electric shocks after each incorrect answer even when he was begged to stop, the inflictor implies that it wasn't that serious because it was the subject that made the request. This clip illustrates the conflict between personal conscience and obedience to authority. -
A King in New York: We Must Combat Power
King Shahdov is introduced to Rupert, a young boy who is an editor of the school magazine. Rupert goes off on a rant about political power and freedom. He claims that politics antagonize the people and that passports and monopolies place restrictions on individuals. He advocates for democratic values. -
Citizen Kane: Campaign Promises
Mr. Kane delivers a speech upon winning the election for governor. Charged with strong rhetoric against the evil domination of Boss Jim Gettys, he speaks of his dedication to champion the underprivileged, the underpaid, and the underfed. -
8 Simple Rules: Taking Control of the Class
C.J. Barnes has to substitute for a class. Initially, he is fearful and tries to relate to the students. However, he quickly loses control of the class. When the principal tells him to come up with something of his own that will help him regain authority in the classroom, he does it and manages the classroom on his own. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Andy Griffith Show: Stigma and Fear Base Decisions
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In this clip, we see that a person who Andy has arrested in the past wants to visit him. While he does take this lightheartedly, his deputy is driven with fear and paranoia of the vistiors intentions for revenge. While this is not unreasonable, there is a bias stigma against the innmate as the label and assumption of revenge follows him. Under a critical lens we must question how people interact and communicate this in and out the authority of the policing instituion. This clip is also framed within a certain time period in the US so drawing upon its morals and social conciousness at the time relative today only adds room for growth and deeper conversations of stigmatization. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Andy Griffith Show: Rights of Mail Workers
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In this clip we can see a small dispute between the office and the mail man. There is a short synopsis here by the mailman of the diffrence between federal and local levels of authority and rights that belong to the workers. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Andy Griffith Show: Utilitarian Ethics
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In this clip there is a goat that has eaten explosives. The mayor has told Andy to put the goat down and Andy challenges it and suggests that the mayor does it himself. Here we can see a utilitarian approach to politics that uses individuals in authority to carry out action. There is a disconnect between who is making the decisions as well as who carries the action. Furthermore, the what is best for everyone approach is chellenged as the goat itself is not killed with the explosives symbolizing the individual is just as impactful as the collective -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipHeavy Weights: Letter to Grandma
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Has profanityGerry writes a letter to his grandma about the terrible conditions at Camp Hope. He explains how the camp owner, Tony Perkis, has created an environment devoid of the fun and enjoyment that is typically associated with summer camp. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipSeinfeld: Kramer The Dermatologist
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Kramer acts like a dermatologist so that George can get a picture of Kruger with his shirt off. During his inspection, Kruger trusts and believes in everything that Kramer says because he claims to be a "Juilliard-trained dermatologist."
