Kendrick, James, 1974-Chen, Hui Jung S.Baylor University. Dept. of Communication Studies.2009-08-242017-04-072009-08-242017-04-072009-082009-08-24http://hdl.handle.net/2104/5371Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-74).In a post-9/11 America where national security is critical for preserving American values, power that the government exercises can be subject to abuse. Because United States citizens place a copious amount of power in their government, government control and oppression are important issues to be addressed. As dystopian films allow filmmakers to comment on social and political stigmas and assess authoritative procedures, this study will compare two post-9/11 films, Equilibrium (2002) and V for Vendetta (2005), to the second Bush Administration’s response to terrorism. As evaluations and critics of establishing control, preventing crime, potential vigilante behavior, and understanding terrorism, governments should be dependable entities to ensure safety, protect rights, and properly serve society.vi, 74 p.63939 bytes384773 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Dystopian films --- United States.September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 -- Influence.United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-2009.V for vendetta (Motion picture)Equilibrium (Motion picture)ThesisWorldwide access