SYNOPSIS

A group of television writers try so hard to be politically correct, it impedes their writing process. Politically Correct takes aims at stereotypes and hegemonic norms present in film and television writing.

Program Note

The film begins and ends at a television
 writing room table, where a script planning meeting is held. The meeting is
 held by writers who come from different racial backgrounds and sexual
 orientations. The meeting starts out with the discussion of what kind of person
 the female protagonist will choose as a lover. However, it is quickly made
 obvious that refraining from resorting to stereotypes and finding a
 ‘politically correct’ character that satisfies all individuals across races and
 sexual identities is not an easy task. All the relationships, including dating
 relationships, that the female protagonist involves herself in within the
 scenario is considered to be not “politically correct.” This is a black comedy
 that showcases a candid and intense criticism of proponents of political
 correctness who gnaw away at the creativity and originality with their verbal
 attacks, antagonism, and picking at words. [Sunah KIM]