Documentaries are the reason why I have trust issues with the media. Anything presented in front of you is some form of manipulation where you are to take sides in some argument. Documentaries are only one representation of a truth involving an element of persuasion and entailing a degree of intervention. Jandamarra’s War (2011) and Senna (2010) are classic examples of documentaries that uses the codes and conventions to persuade audiences. The selection of material, cinematography, and music are notable techniques used by documentary filmmakers, which toy with our emotions and reactions to position us into believing a certain bias. It is abundantly clear that these documentaries use strikingly similar techniques to portray two very different characters but Senna does it more in a coherent and effective manner.
The selection of material in both documentaries focuses on the positive aspects of …show more content…
While Senna relies on nationalism through compassion and charm, Jandamarra’s War centres on material that reflect historical significance. There is an undeniable strong spiritual connection in both documentaries pressuring us to feel empathetic towards Jandamarra’s and Senna. This is due to the common perception God is good. Therefore, we make an association about those who believe in God is a positive trait of the character. Jandamarra’s War correspondingly comprise this element by which it included information about Jandamarra having magical powers, giving Jandamarra god-like qualities.. For some viewers, it would lessen the impact and believability of the story. Filmmakers can’t easily persuade that one thing! In contrast, Senna consistently refers to God that makes him look compassionate. This could be off-putting to others but the idea that he