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13^th Documentary - Formative Assignment

Named after the 13^th constitutional amendment, which abolished slavery except as "punishment for crime" the 13^th documentary uses archival footage and expert commentary to state that slavery hasn't disappeared from the U.S.

As you watch the 13^th in-class, you will need to respond to the following questions in the Google Doc that has been shared with you:

1. a) What is the overall message/argument of the documentary?

b) What are some of the different ways the documentary presents message/argument? Choose at least two examples (scene, text, image, etc.).

2. The documentary uses imagery, rhetorical questioning, allusion and juxtaposition to help persuade the audience of the argument. Give one example for each device.

3. Choose two of the rhetorical devices above, and explain how these devices help the documentary persuade the audience of its message.

4. How does this documentary connect to the current cultural and political environment in the United States?