Loose Change Movie Analysis

Register to read the introduction… They gather evidence from many different sources and put it together to show their own perspective of the event of September 11. Due to it being directed and made by an individual, it will contain some elements of bias because of the different views and beliefs that the director has. The evidence collected can contain indisputable and disputable facts. This can cause a distortion of the truth and create a new perspective. Some of the facts will be from individual memory which will also contain bias. Therefore memory again affects the recount of history and causes distortion. The Smithsonian website promotes its views by using visual and language techniques. The visual techniques used include symbolism in the images such as the torn American flag which symbolises that the Americans were under attack and went through so much pain, this image reinforces their perspective of what there recount of the events are. Another technique used is placement of images such as the placing of the twin towers on fire on the front page of the website which makes the reader feel empathy for the American people. The language techniques used on the Smithsonian website includes …show more content…
An example of a visual technique used in this documentary is manipulation in which they manipulate the facts and the memory recollections of the event to support their theory of what happened on September 11. These techniques help reinforce their image and appeal to the viewer. Another technique used is omission in which they omit some of the evidence and story recounts to make sure than viewers think they are completely correct. This documentary is biased and its authenticity is questioned as to whether the facts presented are disputable or