We were asked in class to create a proposal for a documentary, this was to give us the experience of a real-life proposal and allow us to analyse a documentary by its style. Here is the proposal:
"This is a proposal for a one-hour documentary based upon the death of Chris Benoit (former WWE wrestler), to be shown on terrestrial television on a weekday between 7pm-10pm.
This documentary would be shot as a reflexive/expository style documentary with the filmmaker being in front of the camera and conducting interviews with people close to the deceased. This would be the reflexive element of the documentary and the exposition of Chris Benoit’s suicide and double murder would be classed as the expository part of the documentary.
Unfortunately due to the fact that Chris Benoit is already dead, the observational technique can not be used and therefore the two chose documentary forms would be the most suitable for this documentary, fully engaging the audience and narrating them through on-screen footage throughout.
The documentary will be filmed in and around Fayetteville, Georgia in the United States of America. The main footage will be based at the location of the double murder and suicide which is also the home of Chris Benoit. The filmmaker will also travel to the homes of relatives and surrounding area to gain an idea of the everyday lives of those around him.
Chris Benoit’s parents, Michael and Martina, will be the main interviewees throughout because he knew him best and the problems he experienced, this is obviously only an option if he chooses to oblige. If possible then an interview with the officers who discovered the bodies would be good because it allows the filmmaker to give the audience a deeper insight into the case and how it unfurled.
The filmmaker will simply give a voiceover and pose questions and engage in conversation with the interviewee’s to gain an insight into the life and times of Chris Benoit.
3 examples of similar documentaries:
Kurt and Courtney
Michael Jackson’s death
Princess Diana’s death"
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