Mgr. Alisa Ryzhenko, B.A.

Master's thesis

Immigrants and Immigration to the US in Musicals: From West Side Story to Vivo

Immigrants and Immigration to the US in Musicals: From West Side Story to Vivo
Abstract:
Účast a zastoupení latinskoamerických přistěhovaleckých populací, zejména ve filmech a muzikálech, je kritická z několika důvodů. Pro začátek, skutečnost, že se přestěhovali přes hranice, znamená, že neustále hledají prostor, kam mohou patřit. Kromě toho se musí potýkat s problémy stereotypní reprezentace a autenticity. Tato diplomová práce se zaměřuje na West Side Story, In the Heights a Vivo, tři …more
Abstract:
Participation and representation of Latin American immigrant populations, particularly in films and musicals, is critical for several reasons. For starters, the fact that they moved across borders implies that they are constantly looking for space where they can belong. In addition to that, they must contend with issues of stereotypical representation and authenticity. This diploma thesis focuses on …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 13. 12. 2022

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 30. 1. 2023
  • Supervisor: doc. Mgr. Tomáš Kačer, Ph.D.
  • Reader: doc. PhDr. Tomáš Pospíšil, Ph.D.

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