Erin Brockovich Flashcards
When was EB released and who is the director?
2000
Steven Soderbergh
When and where is EB set?
California in the 1990s
What are 4 techniques used in EB?
Non-diegetic sound motif
Symbolism
Close-up
Contrast
In what 2 scenes does the non-diegetic sound motif occur?
First take Jensen case home
Documents scene
What is the example of symbolism in EB?
Cracking nuts in the documents scene
What is the quote for close-up when George asks EB to quit her job?
“For the first time in my life, I’ve got people respectin’ me - I never had that before”
What is the example of contrast in EB?
Dark pond vs. white dead frog’s underbelly - collecting samples
What is the meaning of the non-diegetic sound motif in EB?
Highlights discovery
Key proof for case
What is the meaning of the cracking nuts symbolism?
Pulling apart of info
‘Cracking’ the case
What is the effect of the close-up on EB’s face and the quote “For the first time in my life, I’ve got people respectin’ me - I never had that before”?
Shows hurt
Job discoveries ➡️ passion + purpose➡️high self-worth
What is the meaning of contrast of the dead frog in the dark pond in EB?
Attention grabbing➡️emotional audience response
Symbolism dark/evil of PE&G vs. white/innocence of living things
Parallel to local’s suffering + disease
What is the historical context of EB?
Based on true story
Erin’s POV ➡️possible bias
