DOCUMENTARY UNIT - DAY 1

Receiving the Brief and Choosing a subject

Theme: Teen Spirit

So the unit's theme is teen spirit and we will have to make a documentary similar to the style of channel 4 docs. 

I will be working in a pair with Jordan Parker and with him we have already decided on a subject. Because we are both former players and avid watchers of rugby we are going to focus on an issue right in the public eye at the moment. Concussion which has been a big talking point in the past few years in all sports not just rugby, so we feel that it is something we can focus on. Although the rugby season is coming to an end, the rugby sevens season is just starting so we are going to look at how concussion is dealt with in schools. This will also give us people to interview like physios, players and coaches. 

Rugby player George North during recent match against England

Because Rugby is a sport that experiences a lot of concussions we believe that it is the right way to go. As well as the fact that there is accessibility there through Jordan's local school. This is a modern issue that is now getting more and more attention so much like the film we watched earlier 'CitizenFour' it is up to date and in public interest.

BBC article concussion in F1 racing:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/31654193

F1 Racer Fernando Alonso crashed at recent car testing in Barcelona