Documentary Notes Review

A documentary is a kind of nonfiction. True or false?

• True

• False

Which techniques are often used in a documentary? Select ALL that apply.

• Interviews

• Observations

• Montage

• Narration

A documentary is only used to describe a a nonfiction film. True or false?

• True

• False

How does a documentary film differ from a regular film?

• A documentary is only meant to inform.

• A documentary only shows a fictional story.

• A documentary shows life as it actually happens.

• A documentary shows only bias.

Before the term "documentary" was founded, these types of film were called what?

• Actuality films

• Biased films

• Montage films

• Real films

When was the term "documentary" founded?

• 1923

• 1924

• 1925

• 1926

Which of these is NOT an example of a documentary film?

• Bowling for Columbine

• An Inconvenient Truth

• The Lion King

• Super Size Me

Which is NOT an example of a documentary film?

• Fastball

• It: Chapter 2

• March of the Penguin

• Planet Earth

What are the purposes of a documentary? Select ALL that apply.

• Bring awareness to a real life issue to the audience

• Engage the audience

• Persuade an audience

• Preserve facts for the audience

What is true about an observational documentary? Select ALL that apply.

• Filmmakers do not disturb the action being filmed

• The filmmaker hides his or her point of view

• The story is told in chronological order

• The story is told in reverse chronological order