2. Type Of Documentary
This is a mixed documentary. This is clear as the documentary consists of several interviews with the subject – plus
sized women and footage which relates to the general topic and reason for the documentary. The documentary
includes behind the scene footage from locations such as the changing rooms, bedrooms, modelling agencies, etc.
3. Themes
The documentary has various themes including; fashion, weight, health, etc. The documentary is based around
‘plus sized’ women trying to inspire the younger generation who feel upset or self conscious about themselves
because of their appearance and how they look and they are perceived by the public.
Features a number of plus sized women trying to inspire the younger generation that they can be accepted and
loved by others for how they look, even when classed as ‘big’.
Friendship is another theme that exists in this documentary. The plus sized women in this touch on friendship and
says that all ‘plus sized’ women feel the same way and when together, are more confident about themselves and
help each other through any difficult stages of their life.
4. Narrative Structure
• Multi stranded, non linear.
• The documentary is mainly focused on how plus sized women can have huge success in modelling through social
media and blogging, and also modelling for clothing brands, specifically those which focus on selling clothing for
plus sized women like themselves. This comes across as representing their followers and woman who are plus
sized and need the inspiration and belief that they can be just as ‘beautiful’ as everyone else, no matter what
their size is.
• This is the theme throughout the entire documentary, but the documentary outlines one certain female who is
classed as the ‘main reason’ for the change in views towards plus sized wars and has the most success and the
most followers for her work. ‘Tess’ is known to be the inspiration of many younger females. The documentary
includes her, showing photoshoots, her social media pages and follower counts and include a scene where one
of her followers meets her for the first time, expressing that she is doing the same as Tess and following her work
to be the same as her. She is the role model of many.
5. Camerawork
• Multiple camera shots are used, although they are slightly different to most documentaries in parts as a lot of
scenes include another camera clearly taking photos of the models for their modelling.
• In interviews, they are positioned either to the left or the right of the camera which adds a more real mood and
is typical in the interviews.
• Tracking is used with the camera to show the staff working in the warehouses.
• Zoom is also used for certain shots which will portray the plus sized women in a certain way to inspire the
viewers.
6. Mise-en-Scene
• Changing rooms which relates to the modelling as they wear specific clothing to advertise themselves and
the modelling agency/brand.
• Clothing brands/stores which feature plus sized women modelling for their clothing. (Evans, Yours Clothing
who are featuring plus sized woman in their catalogues/marketing, etc.
• High key lighting to signify positivity towards plus sized women.
7. Sound
• Diegetic – Featured females talking with one another.
• Narration – Female talking over the top of the documentary which helps the viewer understand what is
happening.
• Non Diegetic – Appropriate modern music which is likely to be popular with the viewers.
8. Editing
• Slow-motion used for the catwalk at the beginning of the documentary.
• Cutaways between the interviews.
• Montage of the females attending stores and looking at plus sized clothing, also when they are in the
changing rooms trying on the clothing.
9. Archive Material
Archive material has been used through social media. The documentary features footage of bloggers, social
media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). They advertise the plus sized woman’s social media pages
throughout the documentary and show the amount of followers that several of the women have, particularly
‘Tess Holliday’ who was outlined as the main model who has the highest follower count.
There is also a short clip of an older modelling show which outlines how plus sized women have become more
accepted.
10. Graphics
• The names of the women are labelled at times as well as Instagram followers and pages.
• Title was simple, red and grey.
• Simple font.
• Credits.
