Plus Sized Wars

Documentaries.

Title:   Plus Size Wars

1. Who made this film? What do I need to know about the filmmaker(s) to analyse this film?

This film was done by Alice Bowden, who directed and produced it.

2. What central questions is the film trying to answer?

It’s showing that big girls can dress sexier then thin models and those shops to up market.

3. What is this film about? What ideas, values and information are overt (clear and obvious)? Implied?

Making plus size clothing for big people.

4. What techniques does the filmmaker use to communicate ideas?

To tell people that big girls want to dress sexy than being dull and a lot of interview with a voice over.

5. Who are the voices of authority & sources of information in this film?

The information is from the people who have taken part in doing this and sharing their opinion, which shops having their sales figures and senior staff at Evans. The voice over in this episode was Lisa Riley.

6. Who might benefit from the message(s) in this film? Who might be harmed or disadvantaged by   them?

It’s aimed to big girls and telling them that they can dress fashionable. But its down side is that it’s not healthier.

7. What have I learned from this film? Why might the film’s message(s) matter to me?

A lot, since Jacamo is for men who are big. Why not for women, but it doesn’t help being over weight or under.

8. What kinds of actions might I take in response to this film?

Well, my response is that not to be that big.

9. How might others see this film differently to me? Why?

Well people may find it useful, like big people or may find it not acceptable, like doctors and health experts.