Rio Olympic Games Summary

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This documentary takes the opportunity to highlight the battle behind the lead up to the 2016 Olympic Games and explores the problems that host nation Rio de Janeiro is going through, problems that the International Olympic Committee does not want people to know. Embroiled in scandals, and mistreatment of its own citizens Rio de Janeiro is looking to set an example to the rest of the world on how not to prepare for hosting an Olympic Games.

The intent is to highlight the treatment of the people behind the country who promised to give them jobs, bring tourists and money to their country instead Rio may just spend more than they will receive. Although, it follows in an observational style of the families this documentary also exhibits techniques …show more content…

Exploring the consequences from Athens 2004, with research there is enough information to film ‘people to construct formal patterns or persuasive arguments’ (Nichols, 2001, pg. 109) leading the audience in a particular direction. This documentary is not to criticise the institution of the Olympic Games but the consequences of this host nation’s lack of preparation and fulfilment of promises. I also want to incorporate titles and quotes from various sources to appear on the screen much like the social media attention and style shown in Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer …show more content…

There needs to be a duty of care to the interviewees to make sure that there is no backlash against them from police intervention or Government intimidation; also respecting the laws of the country that are being filmed in.

Other ethical considerations that needs to be addressed is the characters and participants, making sure that primarily they have been treated with respect and honesty, this is done by informing the interviewees upfront the intent of the documentary and the aim to highlight issues. Other considerations must be for the characters and workers, by not to interfere with their duties and create more risk. The reason why they have been chosen for their unique situation and personalities and causing unnecessary change to manipulate the footage, I believe goes against filming a

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