THE REPRESENTATION OF RACISM IN THE “AMERICAN FICTION” MOVIE SCRIPT (2023)

Anandra Azka, Alfazha Arwin (2026) THE REPRESENTATION OF RACISM IN THE “AMERICAN FICTION” MOVIE SCRIPT (2023). Other thesis, Unsada.

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Abstract

This study aims to analyse the monetization of racism and Black trauma in Cord Jefferson’s satirical film, American Fiction (2023). Based on Frantz Fanon and Toni Morrison’s “White Gaze” theory, as well as Derrick Bell’s Critical Race Theory, the analysis focuses on the protagonist’s use of satire as an effort to rebel against the “White Gaze”. This research utilizes a qualitative descriptive method by making use of textual analysis of selected scenes and lines of dialogues. The findings display that Thelonious "Monk" Ellison is fed up with the media’s efforts in using diversity and inclusion as a way to gain profit. To send his point across, he writes a “joke” novel called “FUCK” with the inclusion of every Black stereotype imaginable. Despite the novel being made as a joke, the publishing world and critics claims his work as a masterpiece. This research will provide a deeper study into the theme of racism in literature, emphasizing how people of color are not safe from the act of discrimination in the publishing world. This is because marginalized identities kept being exploited to fulfil the market’s demands for performative representation. “Trauma Economy” is what the publishing and film industries operate under, hence why Monk felt compelled to perform a psychological and professional “Double Bind” to appeal to his publishers. This “Double Bind” exists in the form of a hyperbolic caricature of “Stagg R. Leigh”, which supposed to be every Black caricature compiled into a single person. In order to please his publishers, Monk decided to put on his “Stagg R. Leigh” persona in public spaces. Turns out, his publishers and audience are in love with this caricature. Even though people believe that “Stagg R. Leigh” is an authentic representation of African-Americans, most people have no clue of what colored individuals really like in the United States. Monk’s publishers want him to write stories that revolve around “authentic” Blackness to satisfy the non-Black audiences, which is why they want the story to be as narrow and trauma-centric as possible instead of trying to shape the story into something complex. Fundamentally, “American Fiction” critiques how Black cultural production is being gatekept by systemic bias, consumer demand, and economic incentives. Which is why contemporary media industries desperately need both structural and cultural shifts.

Item Type:	Thesis (Other)
Additional Information:	Dosen Pembimbing : Dr. Yoga Pratama, M.Pd.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Racism, Black Trauma, White Gaze, Critical Race Theory, Black Stereotype
Subjects:	700 The Art, Fine and Sport/Kesenian, Hiburan dan Olahraga > 791.437 Filmscripts/Skenario Film
Divisions:	Fakultas Bahasa Dan Budaya > Bahasa dan Kebudayaan Inggris
Depositing User:	Suwatno Suwatno Perpustakaan
Date Deposited:	21 Aug 2026 13:32
Last Modified:	21 Aug 2026 13:32
URI:	http://repository.unsada.id/id/eprint/10868

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