Notions of Race, Gender and Culture in Coopers and Jacksons "King Kong"

Focusing on the socio-cultural parameters of representation in cinema, this essay offers a comparative analysis of the 1933 and 2005 adaptations of "King Kong." It examines how different cultural contexts influence the portrayal of characters and themes, highlighting the evolution of societal values and cinematic techniques over time. Through this lens, the paper explores the impact of these films on American culture and their reflection of changing attitudes towards race, gender, and identity.