Is Community a Postmodern Masterpiece?

Is Community a Postmodern Masterpiece?

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Interactive Video

Business, Architecture, Arts, Social Studies, Performing Arts

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video explores the NBC sitcom Community as a postmodern masterpiece, highlighting its unique approach to storytelling through pastiche and self-referential humor. It delves into the concept of postmodernism, characterized by skepticism towards metanarratives, and compares Community to other shows like The Simpsons and Arrested Development. The video also discusses the potential impact of Kickstarter on the film industry, noting its limitations and possibilities.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the term 'metanarrative' refer to in the context of the text?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the phrase 'there is no such thing as a shared truth' in the context of Community?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the show use humor to critique societal norms?

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