are struggling to prepare students for the future. Guggenheim’s documentation of this ongoing problem truly captured the plight of the lower income American in their own struggle to provide the best for their children. His purpose in the film Waiting for Superman is to inform the American populace of the problems that corrupt public education and evoke a sense of inspiration through the success of charter schools. The use of statistics, appeals to emotion, and the good nature of the author were effective
The Creation of Suspense in Different Film Genres We humans demand a lot nowadays where a film is concerned. No longer do we want simple, traditional storylines (well at least I don’t!), but instead we expect big explosions, top-notch special effects and quality acting. Film directors have a tough task keeping its audience happy; however the more suspense they create in their films, the more appreciative we will be of it. A classic horror or an intense thriller tends
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