Worksheet for an Informational Documentary
50 points
** each question requires more than a few sentences**
http://abc.go.com/shows/2020/listing/2015-02/27-2020-022715-a-nation–of-women-behind-bars-a-diane-
sawyer-hidden-america-special
Read the questions before you watch the film so that you will know what to look for while you watch. At
breaks during the showing or at the movie’s end, you will have an opportunity to make short notes in the
spaces provided. If you make notes while the movie is playing, make sure that your note taking doesn’t
interfere with carefully watching the film. You do not need to make any notes on the worksheet but after
the movie is over you will be required to fully respond to the questions.
Complete the assignment by answering each question in paragraph form. Answers need to be complete and
comprehensive, demonstrating that you paid attention to the film and thought about what was shown on the
screen. All responses should be in complete sentences using proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.
1. State the title of the film CLEARLY and describe, in at least 2 sentences, the overall theme and purpose
of this documentary (why was it made?) (5 points)
The title is A Nation of Women Behind Bars: Diane Sawyer Hidden America Special. The overall
theme of the documentary was to show what it is like for women behind bars, redemption. The purpose was
to point out that any kind of person can go to prison; some may change, some may not. They also talk a lot
about the inmates that are mentally ill and how their days are different than the others.
2. Identify some (at least 3) of the people, places, events, or aspects of people, society or nature that are the
focus of this film. Describe and clarify the significance of each. (10 points)
“Gay for the stay” is a big aspect of prisons because if they can’t get pleasure from who they want,
there are women who can satisfy them until otherwise. “Hooking up” with the women can also get you in a
