Chilling Narratives: How ‘Ice Cold’ Shapes Public Discourse
In examining the impact of Netflix’s documentary ‘Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee and Jessica Wongso’ on public discourse and its potential influences on the Indonesian criminal justice system, several key insights emerge. This documentary exemplifies the profound role that media plays in shaping narratives, influencing opinions, and fostering societal change. Framing and agenda setting stand out as fundamental mechanisms through which media influences public discourse. Documentaries like ‘Ice Cold’ possess the power to frame stories, emphasizing certain elements while leaving others in the shadows. The deliberate shift in focus from Jessica Wongso to Edi Darmawan Salihin (Mirna’s father) exemplifies how media can craft narrative. Consequently, viewers may formulate their perspectives based on the information presented to them, often without the comprehensive context that the full story would provide.Selective information dissemination further underscores media’s impact. ‘Ice Cold’ chose specific interviews and moments, aligning with a particular narrative or theme. This selectivity guides public discourse by highlighting particular aspects of the story while leaving others obscured. Viewers may from their perspectives based on this presented information, often without the comprehensive context needed for a holistic undestanding.
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