Pleasantville is a comedy, produced in 1998, a time of controversial change in America. The movie portrays how idealistic American day life is different from life now and provides hope for those who believe America has passed a time of accepting society. The movie is about David, played as Toby Maguire, a nerdy high school student and Jennifer, played as Reece Witherspoon, David’s popular skanky sister. The siblings are transported into the fictional ideal or ‘pleasant’ 1950’s black and white sitcom, Pleasantville and must fulfil the roles of Bud and Mary Sue Parker. Both teenagers desperately wish to be back at home, but as they begin to blend in with their new surroundings, their knowledge brings revitalising changes. Despite the Mayor and
