Thursday, October 22, 2009
Dear Zachary
It is clear to me that the film provokes outrage toward what horrible things happened to the family. The outrage he wanted to build in viewers was intended to gain support for the cause set out by the family and to support them in their efforts. People do not generally take a stand for or against something unless their feelings on the subject are very strong. With strong feelings comes strong action. I am sure that the film was very successful in sending aid to the cause Andrew's parents were/are working so hard to see obtained. But, I do not feel that was the predominant feeling I was left with after watching the film. The story was so touching and so very sad. It was very nice to me to see all the support that was giving to Andrew's parents and all the love that was given to them. It was also so nice to see all the people that truly cared about him and we got an insight into what a wonderful person Andrew was. He had such an impact on so many people in his short life. One of the most touching parts to me was the amount of people who wanted Andrew to be their best man at their wedding. I felt such sympathy for his parents and everything they went through.
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I agree, Shannon, that Kuenne uniquely manages to make the film deeply affecting (which, granted, it is bound to be given the story) at the same time that he managed to include a substantial portrait of Andrew.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea what this documentary was about prior to watching it. I was very glad that Kuenne spent so much time with Andrew's background information. It drew me into the story and made it seem much more personal. I thought it was very effective.
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