A culmination of all my research efforts and findings:
Introduction:
Use 1st blog-personal anecdote about watching Roman Holiday and what brought me to Audrey.
I have used and analyzed biographies, articles, movies and interviews all culminating into an iconic Audrey.
Rationale/Essential Questions
Films and film stars are very different today than they were 50 years ago-and Audrey defines what a true icon is, compared to today's array of famous people. I realized that so much has changed in what makes an icon or star, and it felt like Audrey was iconic for all the right reasons, but also for reasons that were not so apparent.
I hoped to learn about what exactly led Audrey to become the legend she is, and was looking for more than the obvious reasons.
Essential Question: What made Audrey iconic, and beyond the screen what made her fulfill that title?
Secondary:
What was her childhood like?
What got her into acting?
Alexander Walker ( author of the first book I read ) is a notable critic who has done many biographies, including ones on Elizabeth Taylor, Vivien Leigh, and Bette Davis. His most extensive work is in British cinema, and was a highly influential person in the film industry.
Research and Findings
1) Light biography of Audrey's adolescence
Her life during WWII and as a child was hard which contributed to who she became.
2) The beginnings of her acting career/how she got into it
Introduction:
Use 1st blog-personal anecdote about watching Roman Holiday and what brought me to Audrey.
I have used and analyzed biographies, articles, movies and interviews all culminating into an iconic Audrey.
Rationale/Essential Questions
Films and film stars are very different today than they were 50 years ago-and Audrey defines what a true icon is, compared to today's array of famous people. I realized that so much has changed in what makes an icon or star, and it felt like Audrey was iconic for all the right reasons, but also for reasons that were not so apparent.
I hoped to learn about what exactly led Audrey to become the legend she is, and was looking for more than the obvious reasons.
Essential Question: What made Audrey iconic, and beyond the screen what made her fulfill that title?
Secondary:
What was her childhood like?
What got her into acting?
How did she handle the fame and instant stardom-comparison to stars today?
How did other actors/actresses see her?
What was the extent of her humanitarian work?
Relevant Research
Alexander Walker ( author of the first book I read ) is a notable critic who has done many biographies, including ones on Elizabeth Taylor, Vivien Leigh, and Bette Davis. His most extensive work is in British cinema, and was a highly influential person in the film industry.
Research and Findings
1) Light biography of Audrey's adolescence
Her life during WWII and as a child was hard which contributed to who she became.
2) The beginnings of her acting career/how she got into it
She did it for reasons different from what stars of time or stars of today do it.
3) What she was like as an actress-her attitude, and treatment towards other people.
She had the capacity to be diva, but wasn't
4) Compared to other stars of her time who was she...what made her stand out in her era?
New York times article- didn't try to do the "girl next door"
5) Marriage and life as a mom
became very private and focused on her children
6) Beginning of Humanitarian work
Eithiopian mission trip. Interview.
How it was rooted in her war life
Conclusion:
Audrey Hepburn was unlike any other star. She was famous for apparent reasons: a successful film star, a profound fashion sense, a beautiful face. But further than these she was iconic because she defied the stereotypes of stars-both then and now, and lent a hand to those less fortunate. She made a difference both on screen and off, and as a star