Darletha Destine 360

Being that my paper is about stereotypes of black relationships in film I would direct my first interview to someone (particularly African American) in the theater school on campus. I believe that since this is somewhat their focus they could give a helping hand and some insight into my topic. I would also interview a member of an organization we have on campus called the Black Actors Guild. I would specifically ask them what made them aspire to act and how they feel about the films and shows that are being released and how they are portraying black relationships. I would also actually like to interview several black couples. Im currently not in one : ) and I would like for them to compare and contrast their relationship to those represented in the media.
My questions would go a little something like this:
1.Do you think that black relationships are accurately portrayed to the media?
2.Are black actors simply not given roles with more depth or are the producers and writers responsible for not making better films?
3. Do you feel that black relationships are shown as being intimate? Or do they tend to be a little more violent,physical and shallow?
4. Does the portrayal of these relationships, in your opinion, have an influence on the actual community?
5. Would you agree that the lack of black married couples getting exposure in the media results in the youth not having an example of marriage in their lives?
6. Is Tyler Perry helping with this situation or is he somewhat hurting it with his comedies. Is there a balance?
7. How many black couples (not will and jada or beyonce and jayz) can you actually think of who are married?
8. Are there, in your opinion any shows being televised that do black relationships justice?
9. Who do you feel is responsible? The writers, directors, producers, actors for accepting the roles, or the audience for responding to it?
10. With the election of President Obama into office will this be what black America needed to have a positive example of a black family in the media?
11. Is my paper gonna be boss or what????!! ;)