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Draft 1 Joyce Simmons
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Years ago I watched a movie for the first time that honestly changed the way I think. The movie Radio is based on the true story of James “Radio” Kennedy and T.L. Hanna High School football coach Harold Jones. It tells the story of a young mentally challenged man who is taken under the wing of a high school football coach after being bullied by the football team for his disabilities. Radio was released in October of 2003. The cinema was written by Mike Rich and Directed by Michael Tollin. This film stars Cuba Gooding
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A poorly written story will have poor acting! Writing is especially important when portraying a true story because the subjects should be satisfied first. In my opinion, if the subjects on whom a movie is based are not happy with the writing of a product then I most likely will not be satisfied. The way a film is written is the deciding factor of which it is a success or not. The second element that makes a movie good is the acting. If the acting is not good then the story will not be portrayed to its full potential. When watching a movie, I expect to be drawn in from beginning to end. A viewer should feel connected to the actors and believe the story that is being told. The acting can make or break a film.
The third important factor that makes a cinema stand out is the direction. Every film needs a good director to guide the cast and make sure the movie meets standards. A director puts the film together and their vision creates the feel of a movie. The director works behind the scenes to make sure everything is done correctly. Without good direction, a movie will not be

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