Citizen Kane: Intrusion of Privacy

Chris Dunbar Professor James English 101A 14 October 2003 Citizen Kane: Intrusion of Privacy The movie, Citizen Kane, gave its audience many interesting and creative shots and scenes. It was able to tease people's minds and was far ahead of its time as far as special effects are concerned. All of the fancy and amazing shots that the movie has do raise a question though. The camera was able to go everywhere whether there was a character …

…film looking at the "NO TRESPASSING" sign. The sign, of course, had no effect on the camera. Citizen Kane shows that the media and cameras have the ability to go wherever they please. They can come right into your home through window, door or wall. The camera answers to no one and finds out whatever it wants to. The film shows just how powerful the media can be and how infiltrating it can get to.