Auto Focus

Audience emotional responses to 'Auto Focus' are dominated by the tragic and disturbing aspects of Bob Crane's life. Sadness and Melancholy are prominent, reflecting his professional and personal downfall due to sex addiction. Disgust and Disturbing emotions are strongly evoked by the explicit portrayal of his hidden life, his objectification of women, and the unsettling nature of his relationship with John Carpenter. Empathy arises from the character study of a flawed individual succumbing to addiction and the pressures of fame. Anxiety and Curiosity are present due to the crime element surrounding his death and the desire to understand the dark facets of his biography. Anger may also be felt towards Crane's choices or Carpenter's influence.