Fahrenheit 9/11 is an American documentary which was released in 2004. Michael Moore is the film maker and also stars in the film.
-At the beginning of the documentary there is an introduction of the topic, which helps explain to the viewers what the film is about.
-In this film there is archive footage used whith news reports and newspapers.
-Theres a voice of god at the beginning of the documentary.
-At the start it talks about what happens before the 9/11 disaster.
-Comedic music is used at the beginning.
- The tone changes when they begin to talk about the 9/11 disaster - it becomes serious.
- Different types of interviews are shown - some formal, others informal - showing the change in tone.
- Hand held cameras are used for some clips - they are used for following the action and they produce shaky shots.
- Comedic music is used through out, when George Bush is the main subject - This makes George Bush look like a joke, showing he is not respected.
- The film becomes a participatory because Michael Moore almost becomes a character.
- Comedic narration is used to make George Bush seem humorous.
- Michael Moore is shown in front of the camera when he is interviewing a women, showing he has a strong connection with the subject and interviwee.
- The voiceover goes against what George Bush says - making a joke out of him.
Effect on the audience:
- George Bush is put across to the audience that he is a fool and a joke, which is shown by the comedic country and western music, also with the comedic narrator making a joke out of his speaches.
-Archive footage is used against him and his ways of running the country. Making him seem like a bad president to the audience. It almost chooses the audiences opinion on what they should think, making it quite biased.
- It's a light hearted view on a serious issue. Although it becomes serious and emotional when the 9/11 disaster is explained - change in tone.
Editing:
- Some clips are slowed down during the explanation of the 9/11 disaster which creates emotion.
- The titles are shown later on in the film.
- Jump cuts.
- Voiceover - usually comedic.
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