Clifton Documentary Script:

By: Matthew Mendoza

Video Audio

FADE IN FROM BLACK *Background music*

Intro Matthew:

Footage of Clifton on Google Earth “When people think of Clifton, people

WS of Clifton Sign think of a very diverse city that has

amazing restaurants, historical buildings

and landmarks, and multiple kid friendly

safe parks with a great outgoing

community”

“I'm gonna show you the important spots

around Clifton, why it's a safe place to

live, and the diversity and peacefulness of

the city.
Beat #1*** Matthew: “Here is the known Clifton

Memorial Park that is a safe haven for a

WS of people at Clifton Memorial Park lot of people. There is a lot of activities to

Add B-Roll of the different activities of do at the park like walking around the

the park lake it has, or playing tennis at the tennis

courts, you can also watch the occasional

softball games that occur here or go have

fun in the playground”

B-Roll of crime rate statistics VO Matthew: “In Clifton, 1 in 1,396 people

become victims of a violent crime, which

is 75% lower than the national average

making the parks safe”

Interview #1 *Clifton student* Questions:

Would you say Clifton is a safe place for

people?

What's your favorite thing about Clifton?

 In your time living in Clifton what would

you say about the community?

Do you consider Clifton to be a diverse

place?

Beat #2*** Matthew: “Dating back to 1921, the Clifton

Library was the best place to learn about

Fade in to WS of Clifton Library history, read your favorite books, learn

about famous authors, and do various

other activities and programs that it has. It

is an important place for a lot of people

and is a safe place for people looking for

a quiet place to read or relax. It’s also a

good place for people who don't have

computers at home and can use the

public computers the library offers. ”

Interview #2 *Librarian* Questions:

What do you think makes this library so

unique compared to the other libraries in

NJ?
 What kinds of activities and programs do

you offer?

What do you want other people to know

about this library?

Beat #3*** VO Matthew: “If you ever get hungry in

*Music changes* Clifton, there's one place you can always

Fade in to B-Roll outside Mario's count on. Located on 710 Van Houten

Restaurant Ave and loved by many, Mario’s is the first

Possibly get shots inside the and longest running family pizzeria in

restaurant Clifton. This delicious Italian pizza spot

Zoom in on pizza slice has been rated “New Jersey's Best Pizza”

multiple times and considered an

important spot for many people in Clifton.

There are many other food places of

Show images of Clifton NJ diversity different cultures and races that bring

statistics attention to their food by opening

restaurants and food spots. Clifton NJ has

a diversity score of 93 out of 100 which is

a lot more diverse than other US cities.

Beat #4*** VO Matthew: The Lambert Tower was

Fade in built in 1896 by Catholina Lambert who

*Music changes* made a name for himself in the silk

Cut to Garret Mountain Lambert Castle industry. It was built to be reminiscent of

Show different shots of Castle his childhood in Britain where there were

POV Shot of revealing the Castle a lot of castles. The tower is also

considered a landmark.
EWS of Garret Mountain VO Matthew: The tower is built on the

Show shots of the different activities Garret Mountain, which is a part of

Passaic County but also goes into Clifton.

The mountain is 568 acres and is one of

the twelve landmarks in NJ. There's a lot

of things to do around the mountain as it

has fun rocky trails, a big playground, a

grilling area, and a beautiful viewing spot.

Beat #5*** VO Matthew: The last spot in Clifton that

Transition to Clifton City Hall is important is the City Hall, at the City

WS of Clifton City Hall Hall you can see upcoming events,

information about meetings, job

opportunities, events, or you can get help

on getting specific permits. The City Hall

is crucial for anyone who lives in Clifton

because you can get any information or

help you need regarding Clifton or NJ.

Connected to the Hall is the Clifton Police

Department, responsible for keeping the

city safe and making sure the community

knows they can rely on them.

Interview #3 *Editor* Questions:

What makes Clifton so unique and a great

place to live?

What kinds of historic landmarks or

historic past does Clifton have?

What kinds of community outreach or

programs make Clifton a gem in Passaic

County?

What are some of your Favorite things

about Clifton (Food, or Culture)?

What areas of improvement do you hope

to see for the future?

Transition back to Clifton Sign Matthew: “Now that you've seen

everything around Clifton, you’ve learned

about the variety and diversity that it has.

You know the safety of the city, the

important landmarks, the historic

 buildings, and overall know more about

Clifton. This is a city that houses a

peaceful community that is a gem in

Passaic County. It is full of people from all

over the world that have traveled here

and found a safe, enjoyable place to live.

I hope this shines light to you on my

hometown and you can see why you

should consider living in Clifton.

Fade out to black screen Director, Editor, and Producer: Matthew

Roll Credits Mendoza