The Film: Dana Crawford
A. What is the film about? Is the subject of the film clearly presented? Cite scenes or quotes when you discuss the style. Do you feel the film is biased? Why? Is the thesis presented clearly? Is the film intended for experts or for the general public?
" The film was about Dana Crawford's preservation efforts in downtown Denver. Crawford's preservation efforts included Union Station, Oxford Hotel, and Larimer Square. The film is not biased, it is visual autobiography of Crawford's efforts to help save downtown Denver's "historic buildings dating back to the 1860s". The purpose of the film is to educate the general public about all the work Crawford has done to preserve downtown Denver's rich past by saving old buildings from demolishment.
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Sources. Does the creator rely on published films and articles (secondary sources) or dig into primary sources (government documents, newspapers, oral history interviews, letters, manuscript collections, etc.)? This should be very obvious when you watch! How well are the sources documented?
" The producer of the film uses both primary and secondary sources to analyze Crawford's work in downtown Denver. Historians from the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Denver describe how Crawford's effort helped shape the heart of the city. Dana Crawford describes her first-hand experiences in preserving historic buildings across downtown Denver.
C. Who is the creator? Identify his/her biographical and academic background. This may include a list of their other films and employment. If no specific person is listed, identify the entity that put it together. Check the film credits, or the publisher's website for more author info, or consult rmpbs.org.
" The creator of the film is Julie Speer. She is the senior executive producer and director for films at Rocky Mountain PBS. Speer is a 4th generation Colorado native who has helped produce multiple films on the history of
A. What is the film about? Is the subject of the film clearly presented? Cite scenes or quotes when you discuss the style. Do you feel the film is biased? Why? Is the thesis presented clearly? Is the film intended for experts or for the general public?
" The film was about Dana Crawford's preservation efforts in downtown Denver. Crawford's preservation efforts included Union Station, Oxford Hotel, and Larimer Square. The film is not biased, it is visual autobiography of Crawford's efforts to help save downtown Denver's "historic buildings dating back to the 1860s". The purpose of the film is to educate the general public about all the work Crawford has done to preserve downtown Denver's rich past by saving old buildings from demolishment.
B. …show more content…
Sources. Does the creator rely on published films and articles (secondary sources) or dig into primary sources (government documents, newspapers, oral history interviews, letters, manuscript collections, etc.)? This should be very obvious when you watch! How well are the sources documented?
" The producer of the film uses both primary and secondary sources to analyze Crawford's work in downtown Denver. Historians from the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Denver describe how Crawford's effort helped shape the heart of the city. Dana Crawford describes her first-hand experiences in preserving historic buildings across downtown Denver.
C. Who is the creator? Identify his/her biographical and academic background. This may include a list of their other films and employment. If no specific person is listed, identify the entity that put it together. Check the film credits, or the publisher's website for more author info, or consult rmpbs.org.
" The creator of the film is Julie Speer. She is the senior executive producer and director for films at Rocky Mountain PBS. Speer is a 4th generation Colorado native who has helped produce multiple films on the history of