Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket": Using The Vietnam War To Expose Violence, Sexism And Racism Inherent To American Society

Abstract: 5 pages in length. Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket" illustrates the manner by which violence, sexism and racism features so prominently in human nature, with particular emphasis upon American society. Following the thematic example that focuses upon similar filmatic images of the Vietnam War mentality, Kubrick provides a harsh realization of man's inhumanity toward his own species, with an underlying subplot that criticizes how various populations are perpetually unable to live harmoniously. Clearly, there is no question to the primary theme of power and control that runs through the movie; however, Kubrick also makes a strong social statement that outwardly ridicules the extent to which human nature has sunk as a rational, civilized species. No additional sources cited.

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Catagory: Film & Television

Subcatagory: Music, Film, Television, Theater & Photography

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