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Negative Portrayal
Michael Schultz’s Cooley High takes place in Chicago, 1964. ... Also worthy of discussion is the image portrayed of young black males in Cooley High. All the characters in the film, beginning with Cochise and Preach contribute to the negative portrayal of young black males in Cooley High
Preach is cleaver, and extremely smart, possibly too smart for his own benefit. ... Although Preach does fulfill his dreams of becoming a screenwriter, he still contributes to the negative image of young black males in the film. ...
Although it is realistic, the dialogue that is used by the characters in the film does contribute to the negative imagery. ... There is so much that can be seen through language, both positive and negative. Although the dialogue had a seemingly negative effect on the image of the characters it was a necessity for the film. ...
Though the portrayal of young black males is accurate in Cooley High it still displays negativity. ... Still the drug abuse, fowl language, gambling and cheating contribute to the already negative image of young black males in our society. ... Despite the negative imagery Cooley High is a classic and gives an accurate portrayal of urban city life.
Approximate Word count = 983
Approximate Pages = 3.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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