The Rocky Horror Picture Show features Dr. Frank N Furter, a transsexual character who contrasts with the film's main characters Brad and Janet. The film is told through the narration of a mysterious man recounting police reports. Dr. Frank N Furter lives in a wealthy mansion and hosts sexually promiscuous parties that challenge gender norms and stereotypes, reflecting the film's focus on portraying different sexualities uncommon in 1970s films in order to promote messages of acceptance, tolerance, and freedom of sexual expression.

1. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Key scenes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc80tFJpTuo - sweet transvestite
Narrative structure – told as a story, retelling from ‘police reports’ by mysterious
man
Key Character- Dr Frank N Furter- transsexual- contrast to Brad and Janet- to norm
- Sets up premise of the movie- his sexually promiscuous
Reflects my focus area, in that it shows different sexuality which was
uncommon in the 70’s in new portrayals- against stereotypes – first of its kind
in film
Micro features –in my investigation- Costume, sound (lyrics)- performance-
setting (Wealthy mansion)
Messages and values- acceptance- tolerance- free sexuality (touch me scene) –
against the bounds of gender