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‘Allen Iverson’ is a documentary that tracks the career of an NBA superstar, Iverson
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‘Allen Iverson’ is a documentary that tracks the career of an NBA superstar, Iverson. The documentary narrates about the ultimate legacy of the legend rising from a childhood of poverty in Hampton Virginia. Iverson rose from poverty to become an all-time superstar as an athlete in basketball, becoming an 11-time NBA all-star and as well being recognized in the basketball sports. Despite his success, Iverson was faced with rejection by people of his hometown, and this left his coach wondering whether he should stay and play. The main reason for his rejection was due to his unapologetic embrace of hip hop music that sent shockwaves to the entire league and as well influencing the entire generation. The documentary features interviews with various people including Iverson’s coach while the rest of the documentary is left for Iverson to tell his story.
The main intent of the filmmaker is to alert and make aware the audience of the life history of the NBA all-star icon, Allen Iverson. To fulfill this, the documentary highlights the course of his career in high school throughout the NBA, being a hip hop star as well as he progressed to become a superstar in basketball until his retirement. The main focus of the documentary, therefore, is to the life of a single person being narrated by various people, who provides their accounts on Allen’s life and career as well as the superstar himself telling his story and therefore the intention of the filmmaker of making the audience aware is fulfilled with facts.
The documentary is of a higher quality as there are no visually irrelevant materials. The visual materials are designed to suit the documentary in the sense that at the background, there are players playing basketball which is in line with the clip, all the interviews are of the same topic and the media outlets as well as newspapers in the documentary relate to Allen’s career. There are no visual distractions in the video, and it is easy for the audience to follow the concept as at some occasions there are visual aids such as words in the papers making the audience reconnect if they were lost. Besides, the quality of the pictures is of good quality and are taken from different angles. With the main character being on the screen all the time, the audience cannot get bored as he is introduced at different occasions, providing his part of the story keeping the audience ready to hear what next. Therefore, the overall quality of the video if high.
The mise-en-scene has been designed in such a manner that will provoke a response from the viewer. Since the documentary talks about the life course of a superstar, the images of Allen Iverson dominate the documentary as the main character. The setting of the documentary dictates that Allen is an NBA player as the costumes being worn are those of the basketball players. Most of the actions are in the field and therefore the audience even without listening to the audio, still can infer that the topic of the documentary is about sport and not any other sport but basketball. Allen Iverson was a shooting guard, and therefore we expect him to be shown scoring, this has been the case as he constantly scores, dribbling the ball past his opponents and celebrating the victory. The scoring is on different occasions, and this is an indication that Allen was indeed a superstar in the NBA. The reactions of the players as they win as well as that of the other characters in the documentary, illicit emotions to the audience. The overall mis-en-scene of the documentary is of high quality as the audience response is triggered as per the filmmaker’s intention.
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ALLEN IVERSON: The Answer [FULL Documentary]: Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/2TCjK4jRDfw?t=409
Film Review, Shall We Dance By Suo
Film Review, Shall We Dance By SuoIntroductionThe movie is about dancing, and the lives of different people. It starts with (Shohei Sugiyama) a married man, and with a teenage daughter decides to enroll for dancing lessons, after seeing and getting attracted to a young woman (Mai), who stands on a studio window every evening, while he rides in a train. He later finds out that he loves dancing more than his work.
The movie shall we dance by Suo is a movie that is extremely entertaining, and fascinating, from the start; it is a comedy movie, as there are some scenes that are so funny that makes one to laugh. The movie may not be having extra ordinary features but still it is a marvelous movie. The movie is simple as there no dreadful desolation or bitter rivalry or ugly confrontations. In the movie, no person is portrayed as the hero or a character that is not liked by everyone, but the character in the movie has their weakness and strength. In its place, Suo has brought out a society that is natural, with unfaithfulness, retaliation, and complaining victims.
The lead role has been displayed as an unusually quiet man, unexceptional man, who is not satisfied of the straightforward life he lives, and looking for something more interesting. This is what makes Suo to get attracted to Mai, and later dancing something that he had never thought of trying. Suo does no fault the lead role for falling in love with Mai, or for sneaking from his place of work to go and attend dancing lessons. Shohei’s daughter and Shohei are both brought out as lively individuals. Suo does not also focus on the lead role his family, or personal affairs, but also talks of other people in the movie, such as John, who does not know to dance but love it. The simple way that the movie unfolds impacts on each and every person watching the movie as each and every person can find a scene to connect to ones life. Shohei is not entirely, satisfied by his life which are most people, in the real life feel, but he handles it in his own way.
There are some humorous scenes all through the movie, such as the unsuccessful hard work of Shohei to be the best dancer, the miserable attempt to dance at the party. His increased interest to dancing even though he is not good at dancing, so the best way he can do it is by moving his feet under his desk. The funny part is where he goes to practice dancing under the bridge, or at the railway station. He even joins a dancing competition even though he is not an expert dancer.
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The personal life of the supporting actors in the movie gives life to the story, such as the obese man who joins dancing to cut down on his weight but ends’ finding it the best place for him as it gives him joy that he has never had. The director also introduces a woman, who serves as Shohei’s inspiration as an excellent dancer. Shohei’s workmates are the other supporting actors; some are not supportive of Shohei, but the agility of the woman motivates him to continue with his ambition to be become a pleasant dancer. All the characters in the movie connect with the audience as each is unique.
. write a commercial to convince
1. write a commercial to convince classmates to read your book
The book “The one and only bob” by Katherine Appelgate is worth reading. The book tells the story of the lovable and roguish mutt Bob. The key themes in this story are humans’ complex relationship with the animal world, unlikely heroism, and healing and forgiveness. These themes tend to correspond closely with our lives as human beings. Reading the story makes one appreciate the general environment and the organisms within. The distinction between humans and animals becomes blurred. The parallels with our lives become apparent when one realizes that the book is about Bob’s struggle to live according to our terms as human beings. Even though dogs are considered to be man’s best friend, they can be forgotten or overlooked in today’s society. We tend to think of them as living only for our amusement or serving a purpose i.e., police dog, drug detector dog etc. This story shows the readers that these animals are more independent than we give them credit for and can live on their own without any human influence if necessary.
2. Design a collage about your favorite character
My favorite character in this story is Bob. The lovable protagonist of The One and Only Bob, is a dynamic character who undergoes significant change and development through the course of the novel: He develops courage, becomes more selfless, learns to forgive, and redeems a sense of identity. He demonstrates that the dog is a reliable and capable friend, an invaluable companion, and a resilient partner in the struggle of living among humans. This book shows that when animals are treated as equals to humans, they can be regarded as actual friends. The author of this book has managed to convey the idea that animals are not just food or tools for our amusement. They possess great courage, strength, and persistence. They can be trusted as true friends who will love you unconditionally. The one and only bob represents human beings in reality because he is a dog but he acts like a human being and learns to live his life according to our standards as well as his own principles.
3.complete a story map
Pets such as cats, dogs, horses, birds, and even lizards have the ability to bring us joy, comfort and companionship. They are also a source of companionship for those who have difficulty having relationships with people. But the real reason we humans love our animals is that they provide an opportunity to learn about ourselves. We learn how other creatures think and view life through an animal’s eyes”. A story about pets comprises of four components: plot, characters, setting and problem and solution. The plot should be developed in the first sentence. The main character emerges from the second sentence. The setting is an environment in which the story takes place and is described through sensory details in the third sentence. The problem and solution are the events that occur within the story. When developing a story map, we can use these four components as our guide to creating a map that portrays this four-part story. What we can learn from pets consists of several key concepts including friendship, love, kindness and compassion for others that are expressed through affection for animals by humans as well as pets themselves.
4. Submit a proposal form to your teacher for a product of your choice.
An electric bike is among the best invention so far. Apart from helping in managing traffic on the road, it is environmental friendly. Buying an electric bike is a wise idea if you are looking to make your commute easier without the hassles of traffic or parking. You will not be spared from difficulty while biking. But, at least you can be sure that the bike will never leave you stranded. So, what are some of the advantages and disadvantages of owning an e-bike? Here is a list so you can start thinking about it:
The advantages include: Not having to spend for gas, saving money on transportation costs, and being able to enjoy your commute in peace. The disadvantages include: It being heavy, it might not be suitable to you depending on your physical or fit status, and its battery might not be able to deliver sufficient power.
Before you buy an electric bike, be sure to consider your needs. There are various things you need to weigh before making a decision such as: How much is the cost of the electric bike? When will it last longer? What are its specifications? Will you have enough space for it, and what size is the space? This will help you determine whether the electric bike you want is appropriate for your needs or not. Drawing conclusion from these factors will help you make an informed choice as well as enjoy your ride without any worries concerning its lifespan.