1) Working Hypothesis and Interpretation
My video will explore the life of Sr. Agnes Cunningham, an older nun. I don’t really know her, having only met her once; I will see where the interview process goes, however, and seek the wisdom she has acquired over her years of service.
2) Topic
The subject of my video is Sr. Agnes. She is an elderly nun who lives in Urbana. I have met her on one occasion, and she has a fascinating personality. I know that she has taught in seminaries and around Europe, and I am interested in seeing some of the wisdom that she has gathered along her life. I want all of this information to be presented by her, preferably, and I will have to see what she says in order to see how I want to introduce it.
3) Action Sequences
I think I will follow her around her day a bit, and see what type of activities she does in the outside community. I think also that pictures of her past can also behave as action sequences. These images will build up a tangible past, and give depth to what she is saying.
4) Main Characters
As of now, the main character is Sr. Agnes, although I know other characters will arise; the community can become a character; the church can be a character- Jesus Christ is an important person to her, obviously
5) Conflict
I think that I will conflict within her lifestyle in its juxtaposition to the rest of the world. This is a life of service and complete dedication, which most of the outside world does not experience normally. I think finding out why she decided to become a nun will show conflict as well between the two worlds; that is an extremely difficult decision.
6) Audience/Audience Bias
The Audience might have a bias as viewing nuns as a cloistered people who are boring or uninteresting. Penguins also come to mind. Depictions of nuns in movies are usually for a comic effect, such as nuns in “Airplane” or “Sister Act.” I wish to show an in-depth look at this lifestyle.
7) To-Camera Interviews
I will be interviewing Sr. Agnes. As of now, I think that may be the only person, although I am thinking about also interviewing my Pastor, because, as a former student of her, he knows her on a personal level. Other people she lives with may also be interviewed.
8 ) Structure
At this point, I do not really know how I will set up my structure. After talking with her, and then interviewing her, I think I will know more the trajectory of thought. I know that I want to find some conclusion that is applicable outside of her circumstances alone, something the audience can gain for applicability in their own lives.
9) Form and Style
I want to present this in, of course, an unbiased way. However, that does not mean in a boring way. I will have to figure out location to shoot the interview; I know that I want to present this in a caring fashion, with an emotional core.
10) Resolution
I want to gain some conclusion about her life, and about the audience’s life. Service and dedication are probably going to arise as important ideas throughout and also the dichotomy between her world and the rest of the world. I do not know exactly what the specific conclusion will be, but I know that I want it to apply to the audience.
11) Logistics
I will need to shoot an interview before spring break to get a head start on things. Over break, I think I may also film at the Seminary where she taught, which, conveniently is located in my town. Over this break I would also interview my Parish priest. I think that she would be very open to the idea of a look into her life; she was a very warm, welcoming person when I met her at that one occasion. She is a very intriguing personality, and I look forward to discovering more about her in the next few weeks.
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