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Lois Weber's ground breaking Where Are My Children is the focus of a film criticism video that explores not only Weber's treatment of the subject of abortion but also the techniques she developed to enhance the impact of her tale.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pause frequently to check for understanding, to permit viewers to take notes, and to ask questions
- Have groups research Lois Weber and the work of other film makers before the Hayes Code
Classroom Considerations
- The fourth episode in a playlist on film criticism
- Episodes are designed to be viewed in order
- A protocol must be in place for a safe, respectful discussion of controversial issues
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The narrator analyzes the Weber's contradictory stance on the topic of abortion before praising her film making techniques
Cons
- No clips are included of techniques Weber pioneered; collect examples, pause the video, and show the clips that illustrate her use of split screens, superimpositions, and synchronous sound