Two Escobars Film Analysis.
Description What role did drugs play in making Colombian soccer into a national unifier? In the film, the Colombian soccer coach states, “Our society believes that soccer killed Andres. No. Andres was a soccer player killed by society.” What is meant by this statement? Why did Pablo Escobar’s death trigger instability and chaos? Media Literacy Questions: Everything you see in media represents an intentional choice by its producers. Since we get most of our information about the world from media, it’s important to understand how to make sense of it. Use these questions to help you make sense of these images. 1. What are the physical qualities of the motion picture (check where applicable): ____ Music ____ Narration ____ Special effects ____ Color ____ Live action ____ Background noise ____ Animation ____ Dramatizations ____ “Talking Heads” ____ Historic Footage ____ Subject Interviews ____ Newspaper Headlines 2. Note how camera angles, lighting, music, narration, and/or editing contribute to creating the mood and tone of the film. What is the mood or tone of the film? 3. Does this film appeal to the viewer’s reason, emotion, or both? Does it intend to make you think, feel, or both? How does it accomplish these things? 4. What is the central message(s) of this documentary? 5. Consider the effectiveness of the film in communicating its message. As a tool of communication, what are its strengths and weaknesses? 6. How do you think the filmmakers wanted the audience to respond? 7. What information do you gain about this topic that would not be conveyed by a written source? Be specific. 8. Documentaries are often criticized for using too many “talking heads”—experts on the subject of the film who are shown talking. Different filmmakers have come up with a variety of ways to solve this problem. How does the filmmaker address this issue?