Film Journal
Choose one of these films and watch it. Good Trouble (1:37:00), Paris is Burning (1:18:00), The Overnighters (1:42:00), Before the flood (1:36:00) For this week’s journal please address all of the following as they relate to your chosen film from the selections list: Given what you’ve learned about the different kinds of documentaries that exist, what kind of documentary is your film? Who are what is the subject of the documentary and what dinematic techniques are used to portray this person or issue? What is the main argument or message (stated drectly or implied) of this film? Who do you think is the implied audience for this film, and what is your reasoning for this? What are three of the best, most convincing or memorable moments in this film – and why?