5 Documentaries I've Watched Over The Summer

1. Last days of Left Eye:

This is a documentary about the life and career of the female rapper Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes .

Some forms and conventions included:

-Variety of archival footage and pictures

-Voice over

-Background music

-Cutaways

-Handheld camera movement

Sense of realism is shown through handheld camera movement and the natural
lighting

Interview with Lisa Lopes

2.My Tattoo Addiction:

This documentary explores people's stories behind their tattoo addiction.

Some forms and conventions included:

-Cutaways

-Archival pictures

-Close up camera shots

-Interviews

close up shot to show tattoo

3.One Mile Away

The goal of this documentary was to try and bring peace between two rivalry Birmingham gangs.

Some forms and conventions included:

-Archival photos

-Animation

-Voice over

Use of archival photos as to support what is being said in the
voiceover

Credits to state the person's name and role/job

4.Food Matter

This is a documentary that explores how not eating the right foods can damage our health. 

Some forms and conventions included:

-Appropriate background music to set a mood.

-Interviews

-Natural Lighting

-Establishing shots

Expert interview with a professional

5.Marley

This documentary explores the life and legacy of the reggae artist Bob Marley.

Some forms and conventions included:

-Range of interviews

-Background music

-Archival footage

Interview with one of Bob Marley's best friends