Music Videos

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Music Videos

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Context: 

Shows the life of a teenager struggling with the topic of his sexuality, and fitting in with others. This then leads to his suicide attempt.

Themes:  

Mental health issues -The fact that the boy tries to kill himself, and is also depressed because he doesn't fit in with his friends.
Sexuality - The boy in the video is struggling with his sexuality, and telling people (his parents) about it.
Bullying - The other boys in his class, bully him about being gay.

This is shown through: 

-Editing - The music video has many close ups, showing the importance of many of the things shown in the video.
-Cinematography - The main character is never in the middle of the frame, he is always to the left or the right.
-Mise en scene - Computer screens are used throughout to show the artists that sing the song.
                         - There is also a lot of school books, and other school objects.
                         - A gun is also used when the boy tries to shoot himself.
                         - A phone is also used when the boy calls the suicide hotline.

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