Chapter . Film in Focus: Stories We Tell

This clip from Sarah Polley’s Stories We Tell (2012) incorporates a variety of different elements, including narration, interviews, family photos, and reenacted footage. Consider how each of these elements functions to create meaning in the sequence.

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Discussion Questions

After watching this clip from Stories We Tell, consider the questions below. Then submit your response.

Question 1

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Question 2

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