Erin Brockovich

Question 0

When was EB released and who is the director?

Answer 0

2000

Steven Soderbergh

Question 1

When and where is EB set?

Answer 1

California in the 1990s

Question 2

What are 4 techniques used in EB?

Answer 2

Non-diegetic sound motif
Symbolism
Close-up
Contrast

Question 3

In what 2 scenes does the non-diegetic sound motif occur?

Answer 3

First take Jensen case home

Documents scene

Question 4

What is the example of symbolism in EB?

Answer 4

Cracking nuts in the documents scene

Question 5

What is the quote for close-up when George asks EB to quit her job?

Answer 5

“For the first time in my life, I’ve got people respectin’ me - I never had that before”

Question 6

What is the example of contrast in EB?

Answer 6

Dark pond vs. white dead frog’s underbelly - collecting samples

Question 7

What is the meaning of the non-diegetic sound motif in EB?

Answer 7

Highlights discovery

Key proof for case

Question 8

What is the meaning of the cracking nuts symbolism?

Answer 8

Pulling apart of info

‘Cracking’ the case

Question 9

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”?

Answer 9

Shows hurt

Job discoveries ➡️ passion + purpose➡️high self-worth

Question 10

What is the meaning of contrast of the dead frog in the dark pond in EB?

Answer 10

Attention grabbing➡️emotional audience response
Symbolism dark/evil of PE&G vs. white/innocence of living things
Parallel to local’s suffering + disease

Question 11

What is the historical context of EB?

Answer 11

Based on true story

Erin’s POV ➡️possible bias