THE MAN CARD documentary analyzes white male identity in politics from President Nixon to President Trump.
The trailer is summed up of quick cut shots which matches the tempo of the non diegetic sound added. Like in most films, the stylistic choice of matching the speed of the visuals with the background sound, appeals to the audience and keeps them engaged.
In order to encompass the focus of the history of presidents, the film incorporates vintage television shots that anchor the trailer. As the Presidents speak, the intensity of what they are talking about goes hand in hand with the emphasis added by the background sound.
As the list of Presidents went on, there were more modern day photos of Obama and Trump that were then quickly contrasted by present day news casts. These clips of Fox, and later on Trump at a few of his rallies, support the focus on the white male identity and politics and ties it back to society.
In select shots, the director reinforces what is being shown by creating a collage of similar images that emphasizes what is being told into the audience's mind. In one scene portraying an army officer, the image is zoomed in and out in specific moments that match the background music. This dynamic of presenting images in different ways allows the films trailer to be told in an interesting way that heightens the viewers emotions and keeps them engaged throughout its entirety.
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