Defining the word "Documentary"

The purview of a documentary is vast, therefore to define it in a solitary sentence will be difficult, if not reticent. However the use of the words "fact" and "reality" is imperative to the annotation. 

Sly!

Assignment # 1 of Moving Image Documentary Production.

Today marks the commencement of part A of assignment #1, namely the written essay.

Now based on learning outcome # 1, I am to understand the history (development) of documentary production . To be more specific I am to:

Write a 500-800 worded essay on my choice of  documentary mode e.g. Reflexive, Observational, Poetic, Participatory, Performative and Expository.

Discuss the origins of documentary production and the pioneers and leading practitioners in my choice of documentary style.

Define the characteristics or key elements of my chosen format.

Also, consider influences  that have helped in the growth of chosen format, ranging from its empirical stages to present.

Execution mode "ACTIVATE!"

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Documentary on Weed!

As in the famous words of Peter Tosh " Legalize it!!!" That is the basis of our documentary. The decriminalization of "Mari-colli-dutchi-dubi-juana." I'm in!!!! 

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Group Placements (Group Four)

 

Last Saturday professor JC randomly placed students in groups. It was "epic" torture, until a classmate made the comment that I was placed in one of the best groups. Admittedly I am not a team player but my question is what really determines a "good group?" (Leja, Ingle, Candy C, Timmy, Ingle Llena and myself). Is it innate aptitude? Is it to  orally contend a view point efficaciously? Is it making it to TTFF or TV 6?

What happens if obstinately opinionated members are grouped? Would there be a yielding of views?

Time will be the revealing factor. So I wait.

Sly.

Documentary On George Washinton.

Last Sunday I was trying to blog about the documentary on the real George Washington, aired on the  National Geographic channel, but the internet was down for some reason. Nevertheless, it was quite interesting. It was said that painters caricatured Washington's physical appearance and altered the structure of his contour.  As a result scientists tried to re-construct his real facial features. They had very limited material to work with since they were not allowed to excavate the body of  the late President. The experts took two years on that project. However, it' was amazing to see how antithetical the reconstructed George Washington appeared, to that of "the man" on the US$1 bill.

To summate, any history-genre documentary that keeps viewers at the edge of their seats deserves a 5 star!

Sly!