Film Studies 1020E Lecture 17: Film Class 17.docx

• School: Western University
• Department: Film Studies
• Course: Film Studies 1020E
• Professor: Douglas Bruce

Document Summary

Presents a persuasive argument and lays out the evidence to support it. Addresses the viewer directly, trying to move him or her to a new intellectual conviction, a new emotional attitude, or to action. The subject of the film will usually not be an issue of scientific truth, but a matter of opinion. If the conclusion to the argument cannot be proven beyond question, the filmmaker often appeals to our emotions, rather than presenting just factual evidence. The film will often attempt to persuade the viewer to make a choice that will have an effect on his or her everyday life. Reconstructions and staging common: clip: prelude to war (capra, 1942) Propaganda: an organization scheme or movement to promote values or organization that we don"t agree with. Three main types of arguments in the rhetorical documentary. Arguments from the source, the film is presented as a reliable source of information, eg. using a strong voiced narrator.