Week 8: Documentary Movies (Chapter 7, Pages 69–74) – Study Guide
Narrative; documentary - correct answer ✔✔o _______________ film begins with a
commitment to dramatic storytelling;
o _______________film is more concerned with recording reality, educating viewers, or
presenting political or social analyses.
objective; subjective - correct answer ✔✔Doc films are usually ________________, but can be
________________ based on cinematic language
factual
instructional
persuasive
propaganda - correct answer ✔✔Types of documentary films
Factual films - correct answer ✔✔Usually present people, places, or processes in
straightforward ways meant to entertain and instruct without unduly influencing audiences.
Instructional films - correct answer ✔✔o seek to educate viewers about common interests,
rather than persuade them to accept particular ideas.
o Today, these movies are most likely to teach the viewer basic skills such as cooking, yoga, or
golf swings.
They are not generally considered worthy of study or analysis.
Narrative; documentary - correct answer ✔✔o _______________ film begins with a
commitment to dramatic storytelling;
o _______________film is more concerned with recording reality, educating viewers, or
presenting political or social analyses.
objective; subjective - correct answer ✔✔Doc films are usually ________________, but can be
________________ based on cinematic language
factual
instructional
persuasive
propaganda - correct answer ✔✔Types of documentary films
Factual films - correct answer ✔✔Usually present people, places, or processes in
straightforward ways meant to entertain and instruct without unduly influencing audiences.
Instructional films - correct answer ✔✔o seek to educate viewers about common interests,
rather than persuade them to accept particular ideas.
o Today, these movies are most likely to teach the viewer basic skills such as cooking, yoga, or
golf swings.
They are not generally considered worthy of study or analysis.
