TV shows are changing the way we see immigrants, a new study finds

[jmyrlefuller]

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-09-23/change-the-narrative-change-the-world-immigrant-representation-on-tv

This scene, from the final season of Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black,” was included in the “Change the Narrative, Change the World” study released Wednesday by the nonprofit media and culture organization Define American in partnership with the Norman Lear Center, which researches and evaluates media at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

The new study found that TV shows with immigrant characters — such as “Ramy,” “One Day at a Time” and “How to Get Away With Murder” — are inspiring viewers to take real-life action.

Researchers looked at how three key immigration storylines from “Orange Is the New Black,” “Madam Secretary” and “Superstore” changed viewers’ understanding of and attitudes toward immigrants.

The more often people watched shows featuring immigrant characters, the report found, the more they agreed that the U.S. should welcome more immigrants.

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[jmyrlefuller]

Alternate headline:
Fictional television shows are manipulating audiences, study proves

[Smokin Joe]

Well, DUH, sherlock.

This has happened with every major issue the Left has wanted to push. The preparatory bombardment for the cultural assault occurs in prime time, usually with a laugh track.

Edited to add: This is why I watch little TV.

[berdie]

Alternate headline:
Fictional television shows are manipulating audiences, study proves

And that's the truth!!!

[truth_seeker]

Alternate headline:
Fictional television shows are manipulating audiences, study proves

[/quote Desi Arnaz. Cisco Kid.

[Wingnut]

Look at the show "The West Wing.  Many people actually believed Marty Sheen was the POTUS.

I checked and Josiah Bartlett never became President.  But he was a a founding Father!

[jmyrlefuller]

I checked and Josiah Bartlett never became President.  But he was a a founding Father!

Founding father of Tiger Blood, Adonis DNA and winning!

[sneakypete]

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-09-23/change-the-narrative-change-the-world-immigrant-representation-on-tv

 
The more often people watched shows featuring immigrant characters, the report found, the more they agreed that the U.S. should welcome more immigrants.
 

@jmyrlefuller

Who could argue with that,providing the new immigrants ADD something of value to the country when they come in,and not be parasites.

There should also be a ban on immigrants that are Muslims. Islam is incompatible with a free nation.

[sneakypete]

Alternate headline:
Fictional television shows are manipulating audiences, study proves

[/quote Desi Arnaz. Cisco Kid.

@truth_seeker

I understand a tv show titled "The Crisco Kid" is VERY popular in California,where many of the guys are so into fitness that they spend a lot of time bending over and grabbing their toes.