World History in Film

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This paper analyzes four documentary films in the context of world history. It discusses the history behind each film and how the film the audience a taste of what it was like to live in that time. The program offers reenactments of possible events during this period of history. This helps the viewer to see the various environments and filming theory that help bring to life a by-gone age. The paper also discusses any interviews that were screened in the films about the time period.

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"Film Studies: Analyzing four Documentary Films in the Context of World History Film 1: Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire. This film seeks to understand and verify the historical premise of 16th through 19th century Japan. The various issues of Tokugawa Era samurai classes and the Shogun's leadership are evaluated through a variety of international sources. The program offers reenactments of possible events during this period of history. This helps the viewer to see the various environments and filming theory that help bring to life a by-gone age. Also, there are interviews with various western and Japanese scholars that abound within the historical topics being discussed. This helps to create a more balanced approach to realizing the impact of historical events that would influence Japan's role in the world theater after the end of the Tokugawa government."

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