Sunday, December 2, 2012

Documentary Ideas: Dance, Language, and Refugees

Although a few vague ideas for the documentary project have been swirling around in my head, its time to solidify them into clear visions.  Here are three.

Bilingual at Blair

Everyday at School, I notice sooo many languages being spoken.  As a group of individuals we are so diverse in our speech.  I want to pinpoint on both ESOL learners and students of equal fluency in two languages   The Documentary will be thus two fold, uncovering the challenges of learning English as well as the ups and downs of being bilingual   The project will be mainly interviewed-based, consisting of real-time footage of students   Shots of classrooms, cultural shows and exchanges will also be included.  The purpose is too relay the diversity and usefulness in being Bilingual.

Documenting Dance

Through both Blair dance classes and local studios, I want to document the learning of dance among teens and kids.  Specific styles such as flamenco, interpretative, Chinese or Indian Classical, and Hip-hop are too be concentrated upon.  The purpose is to relay the pressure, purpose, and craft of learning dance as a process and a journey in learning.  Animation visuals will portray this as a road to becoming that never quite ends, but continues in fruitful quest.

Refugee

A strong number of refugees are present in the DMV area.  Through interviews both far and close, the documentary will portray the story of being a refugee immigrant in the U.S. and how it differs from just normal immigration.  I plan to use poetry as a catalyst for narrating the film.  Historical facts about refugee history will also be given as well as everyday perspectives from refugees, teachers, policy-makers, and refugee organizations such as the Association of Bhutanese in America.

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