Conventions
What is a re-enactment?
When actors portray a past event.
Which fast food did Morgan have to eat?
MacDonalds.
What is the name of the whale in the film?
Tilikum.
What colour are the Afghan girls eyes?
Green.
Name one documentary we studied this term?
Super Size Me, In Search of the Afghan Girl, Inside the Tanks, The Rich the Poor and the Trash, Blackfish.
Name the two types of Archival footage.
Stills (photos) or films of real life events.
What type of chef was his girlfriend?
Vegan
Where was the whale born?
In the wild and transferred to captivity.
What technology was used to identify the Afghan girl?
Iris recognition.
Name a documentary that was not studied in our class.
Lots of answers....
Why do documentaries use interviews with experts?
Adds authenticity and authority to the film.
How many days did he have to eat fast food for?
30
Name three negative affects of keeping Killer whales in captivity.
To Animals: They are bored, they self mutilate, they rake each other, tiny pools, can't swim as far as they should.
To people: Harm or even kill their trainers.
What was the Afghan girls name?
Sharbat Gula
What is a mockumentary?
What are the 4 most common uses of texts and titles?
Names, Dates, Roles/Occupations, Locations.
What were the three rules he had to follow?
1. Only eat MacDonalds.
2. Eat three meals a day.
3. Must try everything on the menu.
Two part question:
How many wild killer whales have killed people and how many people did Tilikum kill?
0 and 3.
Two part question:
How old was the Afghan Girl when she had her photo taken the first time and how old was she when she was rediscovered?
12, 30.
Why can't we trust everything we watch in documentaries?
They can be bias or present only one point of view.
What is Visual Coding?
Mise en scene - The props or settings that add authenticity to the documentary.
E.g. A doctor needs a stethoscope, a classroom needs desk etc.
How much weight did Morgan gain?
10.3 pounds.
14.7 pounds.
24.5 pounds.
36.8 pounds.
24.5 pounds.
What is the powerful technique used at the beginning of the film?
Voice over/archival footage of the real 911 call reporting the death of a trainer.
What did the Afghan Girl symbolise?
Survival, resilience or dignity.
Name one type of documentary.