An approach-to-film discussion showing some of the problems encountered and how they may be overcome. A group of leaders tries to recognize the factors leading to successful film discussion by observing an audience actively discussing a familiar film. In retrospect one of the group recalls being unable to arouse any response whatever with the same film. Why did one effort fail and the other succeed? These questions are closely examined by the group leaders in a workshop meeting; the centering of discussion in the group rather than in the leader is seen to be an effective technique.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006140
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film criticism
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Appreciation
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Forums (Discussion and debate)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Leadership
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Discussion
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Forums (Discussion and debate)
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Group identity
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Group identity
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)