2nd Annual Women in Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party

2nd Annual Women in Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party

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History, Social Studies, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript features a producer discussing the nomination of 'The Witness from the Balcony of Room 306' for Best Short Documentary. The film highlights Reverend Samuel Billy Kyles, the last person with Dr. King before his assassination, aiming to inspire community service and bridge civil rights history with the present. The producer expresses gratitude to the Academy, excitement about being a woman in film, and reflects on the film's journey from its initial showing on the 40th anniversary of Dr. King's death to its unexpected nomination.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the documentary 'The Witness from the Balcony of Room 306'?

The life of Dr. King

The last moments of Dr. King

The civil rights movement

The assassination of Dr. King

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Reverend Samuel Billy Kyles?

A close friend of Dr. King

The last person with Dr. King

A civil rights leader

A documentary filmmaker

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the documentary aim to inspire in its viewers?

To engage in community service

To become filmmakers

To learn more about history

To visit Memphis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What milestone was the documentary initially intended to commemorate?

The 20th anniversary of the documentary's production

The 40th anniversary of Dr. King's death

The 30th anniversary of the civil rights movement

The 50th anniversary of Dr. King's birth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the producer feel about the documentary's nomination?

Indifferent

Surprised and grateful

Overconfident

Disappointed