TV shows , do they represent our society .

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SandS
SandS
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17 Feb 2012 11:16pm
This was a discussion on radio recently .

In general , does the race of the actors in tv and film reflect the racial mix in society ?

Do non white actors get a fair crack at jobs in the industry ?

If not , " why is it so ? ".
Stuthepirate
Stuthepirate
SA
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SA, 3591 posts
17 Feb 2012 10:48pm
Maybe it's a reflection of the amount of cultural diversty within the acting community. If you watch sbs or abc there are plenty of shows promoting the multiculturalism of australian society. Actors from all backgrounds are give the chance to pedal the wares.
Maybe commercial television is a relfection of the boardrooms that run them.
Maybe the share holders don't want to gamble on racy or controversial programs the would go against the culture of white/anglo australians.

[edit] I still think the The A team is a fair representation of our society
petermac33
petermac33
WA
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WA, 6415 posts
17 Feb 2012 8:54pm
One of my favourite programmes is Relocation Relocation.

Every fourth or fifth couple is gay,no promotion of society norm there now.
adolf
adolf
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1862 posts
17 Feb 2012 9:07pm
I ask myself the same question about taxi drivers and staff in 7-11 stores.

It seems every few years there seems to be a distinct paradigm shift in the racial make up of workers.

Personally, I'd be happy for Australia to take more boat people - I reckon Burmese would look awesome 7-11 and taxi uniforms.
worrier
worrier
WA
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WA, 726 posts
18 Feb 2012 7:09am
Isn't that why we have SBS?
theDoctor
theDoctor
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18 Feb 2012 10:36am


I watched a show called undercover boss...

.. so disappointed, I thought it was gonna be about a crime fighting bruce springstein solving mysteries and shyte....
mineral1
mineral1
WA
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WA, 4564 posts
18 Feb 2012 1:43pm
When our society has reached a point that "reality TV shows" are the norm
The I think its high time society took a strong hard look at why these shows are so prominent. Is it media driven reality promotion? or has society just restricted to the point no other forms of entertainment is within reach.
GalahOnTheBay
GalahOnTheBay
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NSW, 4188 posts
18 Feb 2012 6:22pm
^^^ +1
oz surf
oz surf
WA
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WA, 407 posts
18 Feb 2012 3:31pm
mineral1 said...

When our society has reached a point that "reality TV shows" are the norm
The I think its high time society took a strong hard look at why these shows are so prominent. Is it media driven reality promotion? or has society just restricted to the point no other forms of entertainment is within reach.


I think they are so prominent because they are so cheap to produce.
Commercial T.V is an insult to our intelligence.
This is why i will only watch ABC or SBS.
petermac33
petermac33
WA
6415 posts
WA, 6415 posts
18 Feb 2012 3:37pm
At the start and end of show,A Place In The Sun,just love how they show a plane spewing out those 'lasting' trails.

Reality t.v or programming?
BulldogPup
BulldogPup
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6657 posts
18 Feb 2012 4:04pm
One of the closer ones is .... Packed to the Rafters - not all that bad really and it is contemporary.
smicko
smicko
WA
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WA, 2503 posts
18 Feb 2012 4:05pm
Gave our TV's away about a year ago, don't miss 'em one bit. Actually I do miss the cricket a bit but that's about it.
petermac33
petermac33
WA
6415 posts
WA, 6415 posts
18 Feb 2012 4:14pm
They have me hooked on the EPL and real estate programmes.Sad really i can't escape from such triviality.
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