Does the film Joker (or, the character Joker) promote or inspire acts of violence, such as mass shootings?

  
  
Does the film Joker (or, the character Joker) promote or inspire acts of violence, such as mass shootings?
JOKER (Directed by Todd Phillips) (This film is playing in film theatres)
Topics portrayed: violence, supervillains, mental illness, poverty, criminality, etc.Your essay must include a cover with your essay’s title and the following sections:
I. Introduction
II. II. Literature Review/Analysis
III. III. Conclusion
IV. IV. Works Cited/Bibliography 
V. You should consider the following points when writing your 
essay:
The essay must be analytical rather than descriptive and must be organized around a clear argument (thesis statement) addressing the assignment. The discussion must be presented in the context of the issues and concepts discussed in the course (your chosen topic is, in fact, your main political theme).Essays should offer the necessary historical background to help the reader situate your topic.
JOKER (Directed by Todd Phillips) (This film is playing in film theatres)
Topics portrayed: violence, supervillains, mental illness, poverty, criminality, etc.Your essay must include a cover with your essay’s title and the following sections:
I. Introduction
II. II. Literature Review/Analysis
III. III. Conclusion
IV. IV. Works Cited/Bibliography 
V. You should consider the following points when writing your 
essay:
The essay must be analytical rather than descriptive and must be organized around a clear argument (thesis statement) addressing the assignment. The discussion must be presented in the context of the issues and concepts discussed in the course (your chosen topic is, in fact, your main political theme).Essays should offer the necessary historical background to help the reader situate your topic.
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