https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/33 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:12:06 GMT 2026-04-22T11:12:06Z https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6988 Title: Power and Identity in film: A case of the text “Black Panther” (2018) Authors: Mathonsi, Nosisa Abstract: The study is about power and identity in film Black Panther (2018). In this case the study critically explains how power and identity are being portrayed in the film Black Panther. The study also gives the reference to the African films that states the identity in films. It is guided by theories that focuses on frame work theory and semiotic theory. The study also found out the debunking of power and identity being revealed on the film that is the misconception about Africa. The study also focuses on the role of women in the text. In films women are viewed as inferior therefore, in this case they are superior as they play the essential role and are portrayed to be mighty in power and be able to challenge the men in the field. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6988 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Mathonsi, Nosisa https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6984 Title: Technique and Style in African and Contemporary Comedy: Case Study of Paraffin; Muchato and Zino Episodes, Mr Bean; One Wedding and A Funeral, and the Examination Episodes, and Osuofia in London Part 1 Film. Authors: Manhanga, Melissa Abstract: This research interrogates the styles and techniques in comedy. It carries with it a comparative analysis between African and Contemporary comedy, through the case study of PARAFFIN; MUCHATO and ZINO EPISODES, MR BEAN; ONE WEDDING AND A FUNERAL and THE EXMINATION EPISODES , and lastly, OSUOFIA IN LONDON PART 1. The research further identifies techniques used in the African comedy together with their effects on the potrayal of characterisation, themes and issues. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6984 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Manhanga, Melissa https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3989 Title: Rethinking Film and Race: the representation of black woman in two western films - ‘Django unchained’ (2012) and ‘the help’ (2011) Authors: Karidza, Bridget Abstract: The aim of the study was to explore the frames used in the representation of black women in two western films namely ‘The Help’ (2011) and ‘Django Unchained’ (2012). A qualitative research approach was used and data was collected through Questionnaires, Archival research and personal Observations methods. The study was also informed by Framing and Audience Reception theories. The study found out that black women are depicted as slaves and domestic workers working under white man in western films as exemplified by the two cited films. The study recommends that the film producers, writers, directors and actors should be gender sensitive when representing either men or women in films Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3989 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Karidza, Bridget https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3765 Title: Social media video clips as social commentary in Southern and East Africa: a case study of Admire Kuzhangaira, Rolland Lunga, Kansiime Anne and Pepukai Zvemari Authors: Zinyanga, Learnmore Abstract: A lot has been done to show the socio-economic and political issues affecting the Southern and East African societies up to the present day through various forms of media. The aim of this study is interrogate the site of social media video clips as social commentary in Southern Africa and East Africa and the main objectives is to identify the themes as well as interrogate how the themes were effectively interrogated the other objectives was to identify the techniques used to convey the message as well as to assess the effectiveness of the techniques. From the findings of this study, it has been also noted that there are some similarities in terms of themes that has been put forth by the comedians for instance Kansiime, Rolland and Admire have looked on the issues of corruption and Gender equality. There are also some differences that have been taken not of for instance, those of themes, Rolland and Admire are more of political whereas Kansiime and Pepukai looked on social and economic issues.There is also issue of Gender, Kansiime is a woman, Rolland, Admire and Pepukai are men that alone influence their way of seeing things within the society. This study has roped in the audience receptionist analysis theory of Stuart Hall (1997) to analyse the content, the theory states that media content is encoded by the maker and these texts will be full of ideas and messages, its strength is that it allows the audience to decoded the meaning of the content offered, however, it also have its weaknesses for instance, audiences might generalise the meaning of the critical issues. Even though the analysis has been carried out, the room for further study is obtainable, one can carry out a study of social media as social commentary or social protests in the entire region or the entire continent paying particular attention to comedy and drama. Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3765 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Zinyanga, Learnmore