SECTION BY SECTION:
HISTORY/govt.: democratic process
HISTORY II: Immigration & Culture
MEDIA LITERACY
1) Discussion Questions
§ Documentary format is often used to tell stories that illustrate current social or political issues. Have you seen other documentaries that do so? Which ones?
§ What are the differences between documentary format and narrative (“fictional”) movie format? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each in telling a story?
§ Is the use of documentary format a good method for creating more public awareness about issues? Why or why not? Which is more effective in helping people reconsider their opinions: using a purely factual approach, or touching their emotions in some way?
§ Does “Split Decision” have a point of view about the issues it portrays, and does it seem objective? Are there ways in which it could have been made more objective?
