I, Daniel Blake contexts revision

True or false? I, Daniel Blake is a social realist film made by the renowned independent film maker, Ken Barlow.

• true

• false

Which of the following British social issues are addressed by I, Daniel Blake? Select ALL that apply.

• poverty

• the welfare system

• the Work Capability Assessment

• zero hours contracts

What kind of political message is conveyed by I, Daniel Blake?

What wider economic contexts are relevant when exploring the issues raised in I, Daniel Blake? Select ALL that apply.

• austerity

• the cost of living crisis

• food banks

• migration

Which companies were key in funding the production of I, Daniel Blake?

• The BBC

• The licence fee

• The BFI/The National Lottery

• ITV

How do economic factors affect the production of low budget, independent films? Select all that apply.

• by needing them to be filmed on location

• by featuring lesser known actors

• by not having any/many special effects

• by only releasing them online

What kind of marketing is used by independent film producers because it is cheap, unusual and easily shared online?

what was the hashtag used to promote I, Daniel Blake online?

• #iamdanielblake

• #idanielblake

• #noiamdanielblake

• #whoisdanielblake

Whose theory of profit and power is CHALLENGED by independent, creative films such as I, Daniel Blake?

How is the trailer a good example of economic contexts affecting the production of independent films? select all that apply.

• it uses the same clips that feature in the film

• it uses a voice over

• it features fewer edits such as cuts and longer scenes

• it includes the release date