*CFP* "BIOPICS", FALL 2019 ISSUE, IN MEDIA RES JOURNAL

The biopic, or biographical motion picture, chronicles the life of a historical figure (or historically-based figure). It seems that a year cannot go by without at least a handful of biopics entering theaters, television screens, and award nominations. Why has this genre of film and television become so popular (or so consistently produced)? Why is Hollywood so preoccupied with this genre? The biopic is a globally used format, why does this genre perform so well internationally? In Media Res seeks submissions that engage with this topic and approach this subject from a variety of lenses including, but not limited to:

Topics may include:

• Biopic films and historical framing of race/gender 
• Issues of identity politics 
• Discussions of award-show adoration for biopics 
• Global/international constructions of the biopic 
• Issues of historical accuracy in the biopic 
• Does accuracy matter? Should liberties be taken?

Proposals may be brief, but do be sure to describe the topic and key question(s) to be explored (as well as your name, affiliation, and Twitter handle if applicable). Please submit your proposal by October 7, 2019. If interested, please contact In Media Res (inmediares@gsu.edu) with topic proposals or for more information about the theme. Be sure to include the name of the theme week you would like to be involved with in the subject line of the email.

Academics, journalists, critics, media professionals and fans are all welcome to submit proposals.

The actual piece will include either a 30-second to 3-minute clip, an image, or a slideshow that will be accompanied by a 300 to 350-word response to/contextualization of your clip, image, or slideshow. In addition to your piece, you will be expected to engage the other pieces presented that week to encourage discussion and further flesh out the individual topic in relation to the week’s theme. 

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