Brenda Toro, Kristen Wood, and Adrianna Boles Questions: 1. What role do the quotes included in the film play? What is their significance? Do they bring out emotions? 2. What is the purpose behind the music used in the film? 3. Why do they choose to focus/interview individuals? How does this motivate the audience? 4. What's the significance of the last section that did not show any credits?
Emily Anderson, Michelle Tubao, and Ashley Kennard.
1.How does the camera angle strengthen the response of the film? 2.How do the filmmakers portray themselves to affect a younger audience? 3.What if the effect of only dull colors in the film? 4.How does the age of the filmmakers display the ethics of the setting? 5.How was interviewing children persuasive in the film
Mina Mansour, Megan Campbell, and Becca Cohen
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How did the film makers develop a relationship between them and the viewers? How did the film makers build credibility? How did seeing the children of Uganda have an impact on how we view the American children in our lives? How were the similarities and differences between the two cultures shown by the film makers?
Questions: 1. Are the quotes meant to inspire the audience? What feelings and emotion do you get from the quotes? 2. Why are most of the characters children rather than adults (including the young film makers)? What affect does this have not he video? 3. Why did they add the fact that the truck in front of them was shot? What does this show about what's going on in Uganda? 4. What affect did their choice of music bring to the audience? 5. Why do they mention that they didn't think anyone would see this film? 6. Why did they focus on Jacob's story in the end? 7. What is the point of showing the children still being happy although they are put through a lot?
I told you I would add some of my own research questions. Of course there are many, many ways to approach this site. The most important thing is for you to choose a question and begin to answer it, creating a thesis and choosing scenes and elements from the film to support your thesis.
Here are a few more research questions:
Look at a repetitive feature. What role does it play? Look at a strategy? What effect does it have? Look at an audience response? What causes it? Discuss crying/tears
How do these elements fit into the argument and increase its effectiveness.
At three times in the film, the narrator describes his friends and himself as “naïve.” In addition, the film depicts them as young, adventurous, fun-loving men/boys. How does this help the film connect with the target audience and how does it strengthen response to the film’s argument?
The film includes moments that evoke laughter. What does this juxtaposition of laughter with shocking images and details do for the audience?
The film alternates between dramatic music, African music, and up-tempo familiar American songs? What effect does this have on the audience?
The film changes pace frequently. What effect does this have on the audience?
What elements in the film help the audience care what happens to the children?
Role of clouds/sky – what does this symbolize? How does this fit into the argument Feet.
What effect does the use of artwork such as child drawings with narrative and sound effects have on the audience? How does this compare to the use of charcoal drawings in the history section?
One of the most powerful moments in the film is when Jacob begins to cry as he remembers his brother. This is unexpected because the narrator repeatedly claims the children do not cry. As Jacob wails, the audience feels helpless, and one of the men says, “It’ll be okay,” but the audience knows that it will not be. The scene shifts as the camera pans over a group of sleeping children. As the screen fades to black, the sound of children’s laughter fills the air. What effect does this juxtaposition of laughter and tears have on the audience, and how does this strengthen audience response?
How do the filmmakers take the stereotypes discussed by Wainaina and then expand them to make them more holistically represent Uganda and the Acholi people?
Early in the film, Laren asserts that “media is reality.” How does this film illustrate that concept? How does the film construct a new reality that illustrates principles from Kristof or Wainaina and prompts audience response?
The film’s title claims that these children are invisible? How does the film show the invisibility of the children? And how does it make these children seen?
Discuss the last section – the Call to action – how does this work with the entire film to move young people to action?
In the film, someone says, “This would never happen in America.” And then puts words in the audience’s mouth, saying, “That’s Africa. You can’t compare the two worlds.” The narrator says, “We want to know why not?” Kristof says something similar in his article titled “Nicholas Kristof’s Advice on Saving the World.” How does this film make the audience see the similarities between Americans and Africans and therefore strengthen the argument?
1. How does the story of the three boys persuade audience members to support the Invisible Children cause? 2. How do the filmmakers make themselves relatable? How does that inspire change and hope from audience members? 3. How did the appearance of political figures and relief workers in film enhance the credibility of the Ugandan government and inspire hope?
1. What effect does the narrators' shift in tone further the main argument? 2. How does the contrast of emotion in the children affect the audience? 3. Why did the filmmakers choose to target an audience of high school and college students? What effect does this have on the film and its main argument?
How does educated Sudanese vs. Sudanese civilians influence and affect the film?
How does the scene of cheerful children that were abducted escaped play a role?
How does the elongated scene of Jacob crying and the comforting provided by Bobby have an affect on the viewers?
What role of the concept of crying among the abductees is present in this film?
What response did the viewers have from the technique used in the film of showing the first scene of the crowded room in the hospital versus the second scene of the crowded room?
What reaction and feelings do the viewers have when they watch the children sleep?
if you were in Jacob's shoes, would you want to die rather than suffering, like how Jacob wants to? Why or why not?
How does the concept of mourning of death differ among Americans and the Sudanese? And why?
Michael T., Hamilton T. Chris 1) How effective were the children's artworks in showing their perspective? 2) In comparison to the colorful artworks how does the charcoal impact the argument? 3) Would the artwork alone be as effective without the music or stories? Why?
Tiffany Ann Dumlao, Eric Rodriguez, and Ryo Yoshioka Questions: 1. How is the maturity of the children depicted in the film? Why did the filmmakers choose to interview children that have been abducted rather than children that fear being abducted? Do the interviews of children create a greater impact on the audience? 2. How do the filmmakers use film techniques such as camera angles to connect scenes and create a broader picture? 3. What is the significance of the scene that zooms in and out of the sleeping children? Does Kristof’s argument of one child versus many children make a difference when it comes to convincing the audience to help these children? 4. What type of response did the viewers have when the documentary ended with a “call to action” instead of the credits? Does this actually have an effect on the filmmakers’ targeted audience to do something?
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Brenda Toro, Kristen Wood, and Adrianna Boles
Questions:
1. What role do the quotes included in the film play? What is their significance? Do they bring out emotions?
2. What is the purpose behind the music used in the film?
3. Why do they choose to focus/interview individuals? How does this motivate the audience?
4. What's the significance of the last section that did not show any credits?
Emily Anderson, Michelle Tubao, and Ashley Kennard.
1.How does the camera angle strengthen the response of the film?
2.How do the filmmakers portray themselves to affect a younger audience?
3.What if the effect of only dull colors in the film?
4.How does the age of the filmmakers display the ethics of the setting?
5.How was interviewing children persuasive in the film
Belinda Enriquez, Josh Plamer, Manpreet Kaur.
1. Why is it that the film makers make these children appear so strong, only to show them break down in the end? (e.g Jacob)
2. Why did the film makers focus on children and their stories?
3.Why did they start the film with interviews of themselves?
4.Why did they focus on one specific death of a child and his family even though there were many more going on?
5.What was the film makers purpose of showing the children sleep in the bus station?
6.What was the reason the film makers show children's art work?
7.Why are there no credits?
How did the film makers develop a relationship between them and the viewers?
How did the film makers build credibility?
How did seeing the children of Uganda have an impact on how we view the American children in our lives?
How were the similarities and differences between the two cultures shown by the film makers?
Questions:
1. Are the quotes meant to inspire the audience? What feelings and emotion do you get from the quotes?
2. Why are most of the characters children rather than adults (including the young film makers)? What affect does this have not he video?
3. Why did they add the fact that the truck in front of them was shot? What does this show about what's going on in Uganda?
4. What affect did their choice of music bring to the audience?
5. Why do they mention that they didn't think anyone would see this film?
6. Why did they focus on Jacob's story in the end?
7. What is the point of showing the children still being happy although they are put through a lot?
I told you I would add some of my own research questions. Of course there are many, many ways to approach this site. The most important thing is for you to choose a question and begin to answer it, creating a thesis and choosing scenes and elements from the film to support your thesis.
Here are a few more research questions:
Look at a repetitive feature. What role does it play?
Look at a strategy? What effect does it have?
Look at an audience response? What causes it?
Discuss crying/tears
How do these elements fit into the argument and increase its effectiveness.
At three times in the film, the narrator describes his friends and himself as “naïve.” In addition, the film depicts them as young, adventurous, fun-loving men/boys. How does this help the film connect with the target audience and how does it strengthen response to the film’s argument?
The film includes moments that evoke laughter. What does this juxtaposition of laughter with shocking images and details do for the audience?
The film alternates between dramatic music, African music, and up-tempo familiar American songs? What effect does this have on the audience?
The film changes pace frequently. What effect does this have on the audience?
What elements in the film help the audience care what happens to the children?
Role of clouds/sky – what does this symbolize? How does this fit into the argument
Feet.
What effect does the use of artwork such as child drawings with narrative and sound effects have on the audience? How does this compare to the use of charcoal drawings in the history section?
One of the most powerful moments in the film is when Jacob begins to cry as he remembers his brother. This is unexpected because the narrator repeatedly claims the children do not cry. As Jacob wails, the audience feels helpless, and one of the men says, “It’ll be okay,” but the audience knows that it will not be. The scene shifts as the camera pans over a group of sleeping children. As the screen fades to black, the sound of children’s laughter fills the air. What effect does this juxtaposition of laughter and tears have on the audience, and how does this strengthen audience response?
How do the filmmakers take the stereotypes discussed by Wainaina and then expand them to make them more holistically represent Uganda and the Acholi people?
Early in the film, Laren asserts that “media is reality.” How does this film illustrate that concept? How does the film construct a new reality that illustrates principles from Kristof or Wainaina and prompts audience response?
The film’s title claims that these children are invisible? How does the film show the invisibility of the children? And how does it make these children seen?
Discuss the last section – the Call to action – how does this work with the entire film to move young people to action?
In the film, someone says, “This would never happen in America.” And then puts words in the audience’s mouth, saying, “That’s Africa. You can’t compare the two worlds.” The narrator says, “We want to know why not?” Kristof says something similar in his article titled “Nicholas Kristof’s Advice on Saving the World.” How does this film make the audience see the similarities between Americans and Africans and therefore strengthen the argument?
-How do the references children make about America, move the audiences to help out these kids?
Melissa Fernandez
Kyle Flannelly
Matt Acevedo
1. How does the story of the three boys persuade audience members to support the Invisible Children cause?
2. How do the filmmakers make themselves relatable? How does that inspire change and hope from audience members?
3. How did the appearance of political figures and relief workers in film enhance the credibility of the Ugandan government and inspire hope?
Eloiza D., Vanessa M., Dominic B.
1. What effect does the narrators' shift in tone further the main argument?
2. How does the contrast of emotion in the children affect the audience?
3. Why did the filmmakers choose to target an audience of high school and college students? What effect does this have on the film and its main argument?
Belinda Lau, Vania Gomez, Asya Alizada
How does educated Sudanese vs. Sudanese civilians influence and affect the film?
How does the scene of cheerful children that were abducted escaped play a role?
How does the elongated scene of Jacob crying and the comforting provided by Bobby have an affect on the viewers?
What role of the concept of crying among the abductees is present in this film?
What response did the viewers have from the technique used in the film of showing the first scene of the crowded room in the hospital versus the second scene of the crowded room?
What reaction and feelings do the viewers have when they watch the children sleep?
if you were in Jacob's shoes, would you want to die rather than suffering, like how Jacob wants to? Why or why not?
How does the concept of mourning of death differ among Americans and the Sudanese? And why?
Michael T., Hamilton T. Chris
1) How effective were the children's artworks in showing their perspective?
2) In comparison to the colorful artworks how does the charcoal impact the argument?
3) Would the artwork alone be as effective without the music or stories? Why?
Tiffany Ann Dumlao, Eric Rodriguez, and Ryo Yoshioka
Questions:
1. How is the maturity of the children depicted in the film? Why did the filmmakers choose to interview children that have been abducted rather than children that fear being abducted? Do the interviews of children create a greater impact on the audience?
2. How do the filmmakers use film techniques such as camera angles to connect scenes and create a broader picture?
3. What is the significance of the scene that zooms in and out of the sleeping children? Does Kristof’s argument of one child versus many children make a difference when it comes to convincing the audience to help these children?
4. What type of response did the viewers have when the documentary ended with a “call to action” instead of the credits? Does this actually have an effect on the filmmakers’ targeted audience to do something?
1. how effective were the childrens drawings in showing their perspective in the war?
2.in comparison, how do the colored pictures vary from the charcoal pictures?
3.would the artwork have been just as effective without the music?
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