“Brother’s Keeper”

Key: The barely literate Brother Delbert keeps the knowledge of how his brother, William died. The over-the shoulder-shot depicts Delbert hunched over, signifying his low self esteem and naivete, depicting his lack of knowledge about his brother’s death. The lawyer stands tall to show the contrast of how he is more educated and well-spoken in comparison to someone like Delbert.

Style: Observational; Lightweight cameras used to document Delbert testifying in a court without intervention from cameramen; shows two sides: educated people and non-educated people in order to remove bias.

“Stories We Tell”

Key: The story of whether or not Sarah Polley is a product of adultery is told through siblings and friends of her mother. Through a four shot and a silhouette of her looking at her child, we can see Polley’s mother values her children over the stories that the media creates about her.

Style: Participatory; Polley speaks in interviews with subjects and we can hear Polley. Polley’s mother’s past is highlighted through old footage. Compilation of interviews of Polley’s siblings and her mother’s friends.

“Exit Through the Gift Shop”

Key: You can enter and exit an art exhibit, but can never walk away with the truth or exactness of the art. The wideshot shows a hooded figure recreating famous pieces of art like the “Mona Lisa.” Though the “Mona Lisa” has been recreated, the original art or the artist cannot be replicated. Instead, the artist is replaced by a hooded figure. Similarly, this piece of art/artist cannot be replicated.

Style: Reflexive: Banksy documents art while also being an artist. Shots within shots/Cameras recording cameras. Behind the scenes footage of how art is made.