The struggles of the main character in fighting against injustice and identity as an illegal status of American immigrant in the film ‘Blue Bayou’ (2021)
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Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
Author
Yunita, Herlina
Subject
E11 America (General)
Datestamp
2024-10-26 06:20:22
Abstract :
Injustice and identity crises still happen in American society, they are mainly for a minority of American immigrants. The film Blue Bayou (2021) describes the unfair treatment of Korean American immigrants. This study aims to describe the characteristics of injustice and identity crisis experienced by Antonio. Additionally, it examines how Antonio grapples with an identity crisis and injustice in the film Blue Bayou. This study employes a qualitative content analysis method to interprets the meaning and significance of the film?s content. The primary data is from the film itself, while the secondary data are from books, journals, and other sources. The data is gathered from film scenes, dialogues, and character interactions that related to the concepts of injustice and identity crisis and subsequently analyzing using the theory of injustice by John Rawls and theory of psychosocial development by Erik Erikson. The study reveals that Antonio LeBlanc?s story illustrated the injustices and identity crises he faces as an immigrant adopted by American parents. Bureaucratic negligence subjected him to racial profiling, wrongful arrest, deportation, exposing systemic racism, abuse of power, and failures of the legal system. Antonio?s identity crisis is exacerbated by his legal and personal insecurities, traumatic past, cultural displacement, and alienation. He struggles against an unjust system, battles psychological turmoil, and faces socio-economic obstacles. This struggle highlights the need for systemic reform and support for individuals facing similar difficulties. This study also advocates for policy changes, increases awareness, and provides support to marginalized individuals who encounter comparable challenges.
Injustice and identity crises still happen in American society, they are mainly for a minority of American immigrants. The film Blue Bayou (2021) describes the unfair treatment of Korean American immigrants. This study aims to describe the characteristics of injustice and identity crisis experienced by Antonio. Additionally, it examines how Antonio grapples with an identity crisis and injustice in the film Blue Bayou. This study employes a qualitative content analysis method to interprets the meaning and significance of the film?s content. The primary data is from the film itself, while the secondary data are from books, journals, and other sources. The data is gathered from film scenes, dialogues, and character interactions that related to the concepts of injustice and identity crisis and subsequently analyzing using the theory of injustice by John Rawls and theory of psychosocial development by Erik Erikson. The study reveals that Antonio LeBlanc?s story illustrated the injustices and identity crises he faces as an immigrant adopted by American parents. Bureaucratic negligence subjected him to racial profiling, wrongful arrest, deportation, exposing systemic racism, abuse of power, and failures of the legal system. Antonio?s identity crisis is exacerbated by his legal and personal insecurities, traumatic past, cultural displacement, and alienation. He struggles against an unjust system, battles psychological turmoil, and faces socio-economic obstacles. This struggle highlights the need for systemic reform and support for individuals facing similar difficulties. This study also advocates for policy changes, increases awareness, and provides support to marginalized individuals who encounter comparable challenges.
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