Film Analysis: The Choice By Barack Obama

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In “The Choice” by Barack Obama in 2012, the scenes are mostly shot in the living room. There are couches, flowers, and shelves which are full of books and framed pictures. Obama is sitting on a chair and talking to the camera about the choice that the voters have and need to make. He probably chooses this setting with a homey feeling because he wants middle-class viewers to feel like he is one of them, explaining to them as if he is going to each house and talking one-on-one. While he is talking, the camera is clearly focused on his face. The lens takes the close-up on Obama 's face while all the images and background behind are blurred. This technique is called “shallow focus.” It is intended to direct the viewer’s focus to one element of a scene. Obama is …show more content…

He wants to show viewers that he is concerned about the education of poor minorities. He is intentionally standing next to a black student to show the comparison between him and her, which applies that there is no difference between them. He wants to suggest the idea that this student can be like him one day. He wants to give a hope to the poor minorities that they also can be successful. He is trying to convince the viewers that he will not leave poor minorities behind and will help them as he can. When it comes to the manufacturing scene, Obama is shaking hands with a woman who is wearing manufacturing attire. He also pats the woman’s shoulder to show his understanding of her problem. He wants to appear as someone who can listen to others’ problems. Obama has intentionally chosen the automobile manufacturer as the site because he knows that the automobile industry is one of the most important industries in America since it creates millions of job opportunities for Americans. He wants the viewers to know that he will provide more job opportunities for

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