...[pic] Intro___________________________________________ Born into Brothels; a documentary directed, produced and written by Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman which revealed one of the darkest sights of rising INDIA. It is based on eight children of prostitutes in Calcutta’s red light area. This American documentary film was released in 2004 won the academy award in the Best Documentary Feature category. The film was also honored into various prestigious film festivals such as- Bermuda International Film Festival (2004), Cleveland International Film Festival (2004), National Board of Review Award for Best Documentary (2004). The Happenings_____________________________________ Basically the documentary started when Briski, a documentary photographer, went to Calcutta and made friendship with eight little kids (Kochi, Avijit, Shanti Das, Manik, Puja Mukerjee, Gou,r Suchitra and Tapasi Mamuni). Briski taught those kids basic photography and the children quickly adopted the lesson. In the movie the children talked about their fear, dream and sorrows. As an example- Suchitra tells about her fear that she could be forced to join as a prostitute worker, Avijit tells about his dream and his family. Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman tried to bring out the picture of the life of those children who dare to see dreams. Briski also showed her effort to send the children’s to the school and to help them create their new identity. Technical Insights________________________________ ...
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...The Day I Will Never Forget by filmmaker Kim Longinotto and Born in the USA by filmmakers Marcia Jarmel and Ken Schneider both attempt to address controversial issues in women’s health. The Day I Will Never Forget examines the continued practice of female genital mutilation in Kenya. Born in the USA focuses on birthing practices in the United States. Each filmmaker attempts to present a balanced view on the issues, however, both end up presenting a stronger opinion leaning one way or the other: Longinotto’s film advocates for the eradication of female genital mutilation, and Jarmel and Schneider’s film argue for more use of midwives. Female genital mutilation is a procedure that involves the partial or complete removal of the external female...
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...Born into Brothels is a documentary style film that follows around the children that live in the red light district in Calcutta. All of the children's mothers are prostitutes in the brothel to make sure they will have enough to survive. Some of the mother's care and talk about sending the kids off to university and some think of the children as a burden. This film was engaging because of the way it portrayed the children's lives, it made me feel sympathy and sadness for them, and it allows you to become invested in the children. The film did not portray the lives of these children in a way that made it seem like it was just a bad situation for the time being and they would eventually get out of the red light district. The documentary was...
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...into my personal opinions about the movie and how it affected me and impacted my outlook on the subjects presented in the movie. Movie Review During our class time, we reviewed an inspirational movie called “Nefarious: Merchant of Souls.” This film is a documentary of modern day sex trafficking and slavery. Though out the movie the movie producers and directors travel to 19 countries that are centers for major sex trafficking including, Cambodia, Thailand, Moldova, Las Vegas and Amsterdam’s Red Light District with most of the women being sold coming from the Eastern European areas. This documentary goes beyond the black and white facts about the sex trafficking industry and how it works. They go beyond the factor of just poverty and how it meshes with prostitution and sex trafficking; it informs the audience of the law in different areas of the world. For example, prostitution is a legal act in Amsterdam. During the film the movie producers and directors take a trip down the Red Light District and film many girls standing in windows making sexual gestures to, in their hopes, to catch the eye of a man willing to pay them for sexual activity. The producers do a great job of investigating the harsh conditions that the girls have to go through during their work. There even has to be a panic button placed in most of the rooms to ensure the women are “safe” and so the men will not hurt the girls without her receiving “help”. These...
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...The dreaded red light photo enforced tickets have caused a huge controversy not only in Chicago, but in all parts of the United States. Although more than 15 states and 21 cities have banned the use of red light cameras, Chicago doesn’t seem like it will be one to budge. The first red light camera in Chicago was placed in 2003 along with the impression that these photo enforced cameras will benefit all on the road including pedestrians and bicyclists. Red light cameras were introduced to the people as a form of protection to help ensure driver safety and reduce red light running. Since the first camera was installed, there has been a rapid spread all across Chicago to where there are even two cameras at one intersection. Based on the studies reported, there is, however, strong evidence that suggests that red light cameras are less effective than the high hopes that were placed at their inception. In this debate, I’m not asking to take down red light cameras because some people believe they are to create revenue, nor am I saying the cameras are worthwhile. The priority is to get them to work in the way they were intended to be used for not just for revenue as it has now become. Changes in the engineering aspect to create a better flow would do the best for the city of Chicago. A great amount of technology, contracting, design, and implementation goes into these traffic signals we use every day which help keep road regulation smooth and safe. Although road signals...
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...Documentary Film “Born Into Brothels” Response Essay Academy award winner “Born Into Brothels” (2004) directed by Zana Briski and Ross Kaufmann takes place in Calcutta’s Sonagachi Red Light District in India. The film starts with a close up shot of a young girl’s face. All throughout the beginning, lots of transitions are used by the editor. The scenes switch back and fourth of the busy street where women line up to sell themselves for money, then the focus is on the children’s face again. The innocence shows in their eyes, but they already know what happens behind closed doors, and they know soon it’s their turn to “join the line”. The scenes are filled with still images of the residents of the Red Light District. The film depicts a hard life for these women and their children. It saddens me deeply that this is the fate of many girls in impoverished countries. Without help many of these precious children will be prostituting themselves soon, because they are forced by their ignorant parents and their poverty. What a clever way to make this film! To live with them and form a friendship during the filming process, and to help these children to not end up like their mothers did. A lot of b-roll footage and the children’s photos are shown throughout the film. The camera follows the children around in a Cinema verite fashion to capture the action. The footage is shaky but the content of the film is so powerful it doesn’t matter. The film has the feel of a home video...
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...Born into Brothels is a documentary focusing on the lives of a group of children who were born and live in the “red light” district of India, specifically the children of prostitutes. The documentary was well received by critics and won multiple awards, including an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. With such positive reception, it is important to examine what made this documentary so successful; its success can be broken down into two main components, method of delivery and subject matter. The film is shot almost entirely by a single camera, with no additional cameramen or microphone equipment. Much of the footage from the early part of the film was not intended to be included in the documentary, but was a side note of the Zana Briski’s original intent filming her experience in the red light district of India. However, as she got to know the children she began focusing the filming more on them and their situation. This leads the camera work related to the children in the early part of the file to be very rough, as Briski is often holding the camera while trying to interact with the children. When Briski is not holding the camera it is in a stationary position filming her, so it cannot capture the children’s part of the scene easily, only their voices. This is one of the film’s strengths, as it gives a first person feel to the storytelling, placing the viewer with the children and in the city just as Briski experienced it rather than just observing it in travel log...
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...Ethical issue: Is it ethical for the hotel to organize trips to the “Red Light” area for the purpose of boosting occupancy rates? According to Act Utilitarianism, The affected parties are: * Hotel Management (CEO – Jeronimo) * The Red Light package may boost the occupancy rate of the hotel, giving the hotel a significant source of revenue, which will ease the pressure from the shareholders. (Pleasure) * It may damage the hotel’s reputation since it is likely, that from this moment onwards, the hotel will somehow be associated with the Red Light in the minds of potential guests. (Pain) * It might affect the work ambience in the hotel, as some employees might not agree with the strategy implemented. This might even serve as a potential danger to the female staff.(Pain) * Guests * The Red Light package may provide some of the guests with a more convenient means to visit Red Light district who would like to engage in such activities. (Pleasure) * But this might lead to some guests contracting sexually transmitted diseases, should they not know how to protect themselves. (Pain) * But this might be a problem to the other guests who have no interest in such a service and could be doubted on their intentions to stay in such a hotel. Hence, loyal customers might avoid the hotel due to its new reputation. (Pain) * This is also not good for those guests who book as a family, especially those with young children. They may get...
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...scoreboard shows the score of 1-1. The dazzling gold numbers bounce off of the board, giving light off light to the field as the moon gives off light to the earth in darkness. The shining lime green ball rolls around the pitcher’s hand.The ball blinds everyone as all you can see is the pattern of the blood red laces. During this, day turns into night, the intensity is as high as the clouds. The clouds are fluffy cotton balls flying swiftly to another land; continuing their journey to elsewhere. The clouds move as girls are working hard. The pink and blue skies created a sense of urgency as a couple of girls...
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...Evelyn Solano English 102 22 March 2012 Problem Solved: Increase Yellow Light Timings The dreaded red light photo enforced tickets have caused a huge controversy not only in Chicago, but in all parts of the United States. Although more than 15 states and 21 cities have banned the use of red light cameras, Chicago doesn’t seem like it will be one to budge. The first red light camera in Chicago was placed in 2003 along with the impression that these photo enforced cameras will benefit all on the road including pedestrians and bicyclists. Red light cameras were introduced to the people as a form of protection to help ensure driver safety and reduce red light running. Since the first camera was installed, there has been a rapid spread all across Chicago to where there are even two cameras at one intersection. Based on the studies reported, there is, however, strong evidence that suggests that red light cameras are less effective than the high hopes that were placed at their inception. In this debate, I’m not asking to take down red light cameras because some people believe they are to create revenue, nor am I saying the cameras are worthwhile. The priority is to get them to work in the way they were intended to be used for not just for revenue as it has now become. Changes in the engineering aspect to create a better flow would do the best for the city of Chicago. A great amount of technology, contracting, design, and implementation goes into these traffic...
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...The.Maze.Runner 30 minutes --------------------------------------- An old elevator was going up, there was a young man inside. He was vomiting while the elevator was accelerating rapidly. He got scary because was the monster roar coming from somewhere. He kept yelling for help, but nobody heard him. Red light, green light, and then it went into dark; he started breathing heavily. Reached to the top, the gate was opened; sun light came into his eyes. He could barely see that he was surrounded by many people, but he could heard that they were laughing. Someone got him out of the elevator. He wasn't used to be surround by strangers, so he ran. He kept running faster and faster, until he fell on the grass. The people laugh harder, but he didn't...
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...Poseidon Of Triton Of Neptune · Peter Pan-------J.M Barrie · Six of Crows----- Leigh Barugo Sx of Crows Crooked Kigdom · Dark Water---Georgia Blain · Anna----Kendare Blake Anna Dressed in Blood Girl of Nightmares · The Darkest minds-----Alexandra Bracken The Darkest Minds Never Fade In the Afterlight · Fahrenheit 451-----Ray Bradbury^^^^ · Red Rising-----Pierce Brown C · House of Night----- P.C Cast Marked Betrayed Chosen Untamed Hunted Tempted Burned Awakened Destined Revealed Redeemed Kalona’ Fall (If possible, get the hardback books with the paper cover for the House of Night series.. B/C on the back of the paper cover is a poster.. I want to collect them.. If not, that's cool) · The Mortal Instruments----Cassandra Clare^^^^ City of Bones City of Ashes City of Glass City of Fallen of Angels City of Lost Souls City of Heavenly Fire · Nevermore-----Kelly Creagh Nevermore Enshadowed Oblivion · Catherine, Called Birdy------Karen Cushman D · The Maze Runner series-----James Dashner^^^^ The Maze Runner The Scorch...
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...“Nothing ever ends poetically. It ends and we turn it into poetry. All that blood was never once beautiful, it was just red” states British contemporary author Kait Rokowski. Writers take life’s struggles and misfortunes and turn them into alluring melodies that warm that heart and inspire the soul. The bible spreads and inspires people with the message of God. Anne Frank’s diary serves as a bright light in the darkness of the holocaust. Inspired by the plights of Afghan refugees, Khaled Hosseini writes The Kite Runner in an attempt to give hope to his readers. Throughout history, authors have passed down the torch of inspiration from writer to writer in order to embolden and empower the reader. One such bearer is Nobel laureate William Faulkner....
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...Assignment Assignment 1 Title: Cost Estimating Name: Aldev Caesar Syafinal Student Number: 15051543 Unit Name: Project Cost Management 642 Email Address: 15051543@student.curtin.edu.au Date Submitted: 8th of April2014 By submitting this assignment, I declare that I have retained a suitable copy of this assignment, have not previously submitted this work for assessment and have ensured that it complies with university and school regulations, especially concerning plagiarism and copyright. ___________________________ (Date/Signature) 1 Introduction A university in Perth is planning to hold an international conference on project management education. One of the university’s objectives is to provide the community with project management knowledge and education. Professor Jefferson who acts as a main sponsor of this conference has given the opportunity to me to make a cost estimating worksheet for the proposed conference with the following scope statement: 2-day conference to be run in January 2015 2 high profile international speakers Local speakers from within Perth Conference delegate accommodation will be at their own cost Conference Dinner with entertainment (first day only) Costs are based on an expected attendance of 200 delegates There are a lot of items that needs to be put into considerations including the costs of venue, decorations, publicity, equipment hire, staff, gifts, list of program (international speakers, local speakers and entertainment)...
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...Chancellor Instructor Hubbard Liba 102 “Multifaceted” Hampton Fincher and David Webb Peoples’ complex screenplay and Ridley Scott’s use of film noir combine together to produce Roy Batty, a character out of Blade Runner, whose diverse personality reflects Jesus Christ, Adam, and Lucifer. As a result, Roy Batty, is much more multifaceted than the heartless, man killing machine that is seen at first glance by an audience. Because Roy reflects Jesus Christ, Adam, and Lucifer, three religious icons, there is an unlimited amount of religious subtext in the film Blade Runner. Hampton Fincher and David Webb Peoples use these religious allegories to hinder a direct and understandable message from the film’s narrative. Therefore, Fincher and Peoples took their complex writing to a deeper level than most screen writers by denying the audience a straightforward interpretation of Roy Batty. One example is the allegory of the creation story and the fall of man. Parallels from the creation story are seen time and time again throughout the film, which is one way Roy’s character relates to the Biblical character, Adam (Gravett, pg. 38). In the Bible, Adam and Eve were forbidden to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil as it is stated in Genesis 2: 16-17: “And the LORD God commanded the man, ‘You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.’"...
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