using the films Tyson (2008), and (Crumb 1994) to explore how the documentarists presented the key topic of childhood trauma and its effect on adulthood.

It’s never too early to begin thinking about your final research project. This should be an original research paper that addresses two or more films that explore the same social problem, topic, or theme. Note the word “original.” Don’t simply talk about the life of a particular documentary filmmaker or reiterate the history of a film you’ve seen in class. Instead, explore a key question or issue that is associated with a documentarist or documentary type. In essence, come up with a thesis statement that you would like to prove and assemble evidence (obtained from research and film viewings) to support it. Remember that you are talking about a visual/audio medium so your paper should include clear references to actual images, dialogue, and sound in the documentaries you’ve selected to discuss.

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