By only allowing the Public to see this one, horrid side of the Nazi belief, Goebbels" statement is fulfilled through this poster's "Black and White" message, which creates its own truth.
Rob Marshall's "Chicago" is a satirical look at society in Chicago 1920, and how the press can be easily manipulated to influence society, thus distorting the truth and filling the gaps with lies. Through the progression of the spectacular story, the audience is able to watch Billy Flynn and Roxie Hart spin a web of lies and deceit to avoid the death sentence. "Chicago" is based on the work of Maureen Watkins, a famous reporter of the 1920's who took to the defence of the "Jazz Slayers", writing stories in magazines for the "sob sisters" who would pity the women and pour out support for them. The web of lies begins when Billy recreates Roxie's past, filling it with lies so that the Chicago public will fall in love with her. This is done through the press conference which blatantly display's Billy's intent and actions and the first indication of possible success. It is at this point in the movie we are able to see Billy in action; he has turned the press into puppets and as a result controls their every headline. The use of puppets is a highly appropriate symbol because the press is his best tool to further his success in the legal profession, and the only way the public will empathise with Roxie. It is interesting to note how eager the press is to take up the lies, their sole motive is money - juicer stories attract larger audiences, greater sales and enormous profits. The most revealing piece of the movie commences with the musical number "Razzle Dazzle". This song is rich with symbolism as it represents the commencement of the climax to the movie and also the fact that it takes place in the courtroom decorated as a circus. Visually the piece is stunning, Billy's message is simple: "Razzle Dazzle "em and they"" never catch wise!" The message is carried across with the use of many poetic techniques.
