THE POWER OF ONE: ASSESSMENT

THE POWER OF ONE: ASSESSMENT

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Inspiring, Educating, Exhilarating. These are just some of the words to describe the film ‘The Power Of One’. John G Avildsen directed the movie and utilised the lighting skillfully through the ‘hang him up’ scene. This is demonstrated when the professor/principal walks in with the light behind him slightly above. This makes the audience think that he is strong and important compared to the others. The director did this to show how empowering the professor is. This worked well with the silence of the scene when they see him and stop talking. This aspect can be compared to when they are chanting and the light is shining upon their face. Students working on film aspects or human rights should view this film for its great view on the history topic. 

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Close up, midshot, POV, over the shoulder. These are just some of the expertly used camera angles in the powerful film ‘The Power Of One’, directed by John G Advilsen. A long shot is used effectively in the ‘Hang him up’ scene. This is demonstrated when everyone is meant to be getting ready for bed but is instead causing a riot. This makes us think something is going to happen. This was one to show everyone in the room and make us understand the chaos that’s happening. This worked well with the sound in the scene for they are all chanting and screaming. This aspect can be compared to when the professor walks in and they are standing in two lines being as silent as possible. The director used these powerful film aspects throughout the movie. We could see things from different perspectives and it helped make the film more understandable. This film brings more awareness to the global issue of race discrimination.

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Lighting, Music, Sound, and Camera angles are all expertly used in the film ‘The Power Of One’. All of these are used well but the symbolism is used very effectively during the ‘Hang him up’ scene. For example, when everyone is running around there is a quick cut scene to the symbol carved into the wood. This shows us that the people in the school respect the Nazis and are dedicated to proving it. The purpose of this was to help join everything in the story by giving it a symbol. This worked well with the flags shown in the next part of the scene because they have the same symbol and the same meaning. This aspect can be compared to when Botha the bully has his friend carve the symbol into his arm. Avildsen used his expert directing to give the film more depth and meaning, making the film a thrill to watch.

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One man, One hundred problems, ‘The Power of One' was a brilliantly directed film by John G Advilsen. Expertly used makeup is implemented well in the ‘hang him up’ scene. For instance, when Botha the bully slaps PK, his nose starts to bleed and smear over his face. This makes us understand that he was hit pretty hard and that Brotha is strong compared to PK. This was done to exemplify the power of Brotha’s hit. This was done to exemplify the power of Brotha’s hit. This worked well when Brotha’s friend was ‘carving’ the Nazi symbol into his arm. The makeup was realistic making us feel like it is real and to contrast from when he was in the boxing ring later on in the movie. Makeup was a relatively big part of the movie-making it better and definitely more realistic. ‘The Power Of One’ is an amazingly directed 1992 film. He expertly uses music, makeup, and camera angles to prove a powerful point. This is educational, meaningful, and to some people, it can bring hope.