Angle Shot from the Film Precious by Lee Shed

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      During this scene the director used a medium shot to give the audience more information on the star Precious.This scene gives a total description of the character who is an overweight African American female. The focus of this film shows her struggles throughout her life dealing with her immediate family and her social life. He shows that she is different from many others and is obviously not the ideal female that is wanted in society.This scence that the still shot was took from shows Precious walking the streets of New York by herself recieving insulting looks and remarks from the outside world.

      In this still shot the director incorporated two young gentlemen who seems to be staring at Precious as she walks pass them. This displays the way the outside world views her as an outsider and a disgust to human kind.He also incorporates two young men who are obviously friends who stares at her with pure disgust and hatred. Compared to the two guys precious has no friends and is labeled as a loner.
      In my opionion I believe the director shoots this scene depicted from the still in a low position to give Precious power in this scence to show how she handles her situation. During this scene  Precious pours out her whole life story. With the numerous people surrounding her character while she is walking down the streets she stills withhold a sense of power that clarifies that even though she is struggling she will and has overcome and continue to fight.