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You Don T Know Bo ! By Michael Bonfiglio

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“You Don’t Know Bo!” is a documentary Michael Bonfiglio directed based on Bo Jackson. Throughout the film you will learn the accomplishments and the failures of Bo. He walks you through his life from where he grew up as a kid, to how his football and baseball career begins. It will also examine the truths and myths that surround him which make him legend we know. To start off the film Michael Bonfiglio says “Bo Jackson is the closest thing we’ve seen to a real life superhero”. After watching this film you too with think the same of this iconic athlete. Bonfiglio is explaining the mythology of Bo Jackson. Deconstructing the creation of myths and heroes, Bonfiglio uses a contemplative tone. While logos and ethos are present in the film, the …show more content…

Suspenseful music played in the background of the highlight videos shown during the interview. This strategy focused your attention on their content and made the actions more powerful. High energy music played as the interviewers mentioned Bo’s successes, opportunities, and achievements. The energetic, upbeat music conveys happiness and excitement. When Terry Brasseale, Baseball coach at McAdory High School, first noticed Bo this type of music played. Upbeat music played as they mentioned Brasseale mistaking Bo as the maintenance man. The scene when his state records were noted Bonfiglio played rock music keeping your spirits high. Light music played when the Yankees’ scout request to see Bo after practice and Bo's speech issue scene. Bonfiglio played slow tempo music on more sincere scenes. Instead of an interview setting, when Bo goes down memory lane a video of his hometown and neighborhood played. Bonfiglio’s music selection was light and sad because this moment was serious and sad. The purpose behind the slow or upbeat music was to control your emotion. This strategy enhanced the persuasiveness Bonfiglio implied. You will notice your emotions being manipulated throughout the film, proving Bonfiglio's use of

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