the social movement of gay community in gus van sant film entitled ...

C. Scope of Writing
Making a scope of writing is important during the process of making a thesis. The
aim is to make the analysis more focus and easier to understand. It can also sharpen the
analysis.
The object of the analysis that is used by the writer is film The Time of Harvey
Milk directed by Gus Van Sant. In this writing, the writer only discusses about the process
and effect of social movement by Gay Community in San Francisco based on the film.
Cultural background that will be explained also those which have correlation with the film.
D. Methods of the Writing
1. Method of Research
Based on what was said by Semi (1993: 7), method of research is a method
that is used to find out, develop and test the truth of knowledge empirically based
on the fact and the data. Method of research that is used by the writer to analyze
the object of research is The Library Research. Library research is analyzing the
object inside the researcher’s work room. The sources are any library materials that
correlated with the subject analyzed. There are two kinds of data here
a) Main Data : Film entitled The Time of Harvey Milk directed by
Gus Van Sant.
b) Supporting Data : the supporting data are collected from the books
and articles from the internet that related to the film and theory needed by
the writer.
2. Method of Approach
Method of approach is a kind of surgeon knife that is applied to operate on
the object to find the facts needed inside. The writer uses exponensial and
sociological approach in this thesis. Exponensial approach focuses on intrinsic
aspects of the film which consist of narrative elements (setting, plot and character)
and cinematography elements. Meanwhile, the sociological approach is applied to
describe the social movement process and the life of Gay in San Francisco,
America.