2. Type of documentary
This is a biographical documentary.
It documents the life of the legendary country and western folk singer
Kenny rogers as he reaches old age and reflects on his lengthy career full
of highs and lows.
It features various interviews from Kenny's friends from over the years
As well as business partners, record producers and fellow stars like Dolly
Parton
It is a mixed documentary.
3. Themes
The themes featured include old age, particularly Kenny looking back at
his achievements from over the years. A sense of nostalgia as Kenny
reflects upon the good old days
Music is another key theme as it shows Kenny's knack for spotting a hit as
well as his ability to experiment with genres and
4. Narrative structure
Chronological order
Linear narrative
Kenny's mid life crisis is an expositional problem
It results in a happy ending.
5. Mise-en-scene
Casual clothes
Stage clothes worn when preforming
Each person is in their own environment
Kenny's multiple personas all have appropriate costumes, such as the
gambler
6. sound
The sound track is mostly made up of Kenny's music
Diegetic sound from interview can be heard
Relaxed voice over
7. Editing
Cross cutting is used between interviews and archived footage
Montages of Kenny rogers performing his music
No special effects
edited chronologically.
