Video: Self-Publishing On Screen: Fifty Shades of Grey

Fifty Shades of Grey began as a self-published e-book by E.L. James and was later turned into a best-selling book trilogy; now the books are being made into a series of films. Watch a clip from the trailer for the first film and then answer the discussion questions below.

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Discussion Questions

  1. Question 99.25

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    Based on the trailer clip, how does the advertising for Fifty Shades of Grey frame the movie for audiences who may be unfamiliar with it?

  2. Question 99.26

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    How might a movie of Fifty Shades of Grey affect the publishing industry as a whole, particularly in the area of self-publishing or fan-fiction?