DOCUMENTARY UNIT IS INTRO-1 Name: ______Period: ____ Due: 2.27.17 Score: ____/20

IB Film Documentary: Independent FILM REVIEW

DIRECTIONS: Examine the list below of potential DOCUMENTARIES you can view. ALL are available via Netflix or AMAZON or other on line sources. SELECT ONE and WRITE your FILM CRITIQUE as outlined below.

DOC FILM OPTIONS

“Shut Up and Play the Hits” 2012 “Bully” 2012 Directors: Will Lovelaces, Dylan Southern Director: Lee Hirsch WARNING: R Rating

“” 2006 “Senna” 2010 Director: Director: Asif Kapadia

“” 2008 “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” 2012 Director: Director: David Gelb

“” 1994 “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” Director: Steve James 2009 Director: Ken Burns

“7 Up Series” 1964 “The Lottery” 2010 Director: Michael Apted Director: Madeleine Sackler

DOCUMENTARY FILM CRITIQUE TEMPLATE: Your critique should be a THOUGHTFUL REVIEW of the film viewing and your impressions. See list of questions to respond to in your 2-3page written review.

Opening/Intro: Details of the DOCUMENTARY [TITLE, INTENDED AUDIENCE, PURPOSE, and MAIN MESSAGE]

Development of REVIEW: Summarize the documentary [1 paragraph, at most]. Explain the purpose of the subject matter of the documentary and what you had as prior knowledge and what you gained in knowledge from the documentary. Describe the sound effects, camera work, narration/interviews or any special effects, and/or audio used to convey message. Was/were any techniques effective, and describe how or why not.

FINAL SUMMARY: Consider the overall impact of the film. Would you recommend this or not— explain why.

Written Reflection: Follow directions. Typed. DS. MLA format. Submit via google docs or attach via email: [email protected]. DUE BY Monday 2.27.17