Fahrenheit 9/11

Fahrenheit 9/11 is a documentary primarily focusing on George W Bush, Terrorism and the Iraqi war. Michael Moore identifies some very interesting points, which are particularly controversial now due to the current events in Iraq.

We watched and analysed the film in class and primarily identified the different persuasive elements.
Below is some of the main methods, which Michael Moore uses:

• Selective editing
• " " Cutaways
• Tuxtraposition
• Sound track
• Representation
• Emotive scenes
• Shock (moral, physical, emotional)
• Extended edit
• Statistical information (they sound informed/confident)
• 3Emotional link to characters in the film

The main significant factor of Michael Moore is his use of statements which are out of context. This often helped him to further establish his point to the audience. As the statements are out of context it means that they are less likely to be that accurate. From this, I have learnt that depending on the little information I give the audience I can significantly effect the audiences though patterns. I use this within my short film, by leading the audience to think the husband is a murder, when in fact he turns out to be a caring husband.