T.R.

YANGCO CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

San Juan, San Antonio, Zambales
S.Y. 2019-2020
SENIOR SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Politics and Governance
Documentary Film
Analysis Worksheet

Name: _____________________________ Score: _____________

Grade / Section: _____________________

Title: Batas Militar

Producer: Foundation for Worldwide People Power (FWWPP) headed by Eugenia Apostol

Instructions: Watch the entire documentary and make an in-depth analysis.

Type of documentary (check where applicable):

__________ Advocacy for social concerns __________ Community History

__________ Biography __________ Nature
__________ Career Profile __________ Travel/tourism
__________ Research/Factual ___________Skits & Spoofs
__________ “How to” __________ News/Special Events
__________ Training/Orientation __________ Investigative

Answer the following in complete sentence.

1. What is/are the central message(s) of this documentary? Be specific. Use examples from the film to support your choice.

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2. Discuss the bias in the film (point of view of the filmmakers).

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3. Consider the effectiveness of the film in communicating its message. As a tool of communication, what are its strengths and
weaknesses?

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4. How do you think the filmmakers wanted the audience to respond?

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5. Write a question to the filmmaker that is left unanswered by the motion picture.

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