Compare and contrast the observational mode with the participatory mode. How do these two modes differ in terms of their stylistic approaches as well as in their fundamental understanding of what it means to record reality? What technological developments contributed to the development of these approaches (and what other names do they go by)? Does either one seem more correct from your perspective? Or, are the differences between these two modes over exaggerated? Do they have more in common than is otherwise acknowledged? In answering this question, you are REQUIRED to reference the below readings and the two films (relevant aspects of the films such as composition, narration, edits, etc. MUST be described).
Word count minimum is 500.
Readings:
The Observational Mode, Bill Nichols: [Files]
The Participatory Mode, Bill Nichols: [Files]
Films:
Grizzly Man (2005): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBGFONxNpVQ
Salesman (1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6SHxVj3D6U
Note: You only need a scene from which you can draw relevancy to the question. No need to watch the entire films!