I love Alice in Instagram because it voices an important message from young people's perspective about the positive and negative ways that social media impacts our lives. However, I am concerned about the multiple inserts of footage from Disney's Alice in Wonderland and wonder if the filmmaker has appropriate license to use this. Therefore, I cannot recommend it.
Loosely based on the Alice in Wonderland story with Alice following the white rabbit down the rabbit hole of social media. The documentary format allows teens to express their viewpoints of the benefits and traps of social media platforms and the internet.
I like how various viewpoints from teens are shared while integrating the animated Alice in Wonderland. The cinematography is fitting for a teen documentary. The costumes are typical casual teen fashion. Most of the interviews take place in what appears to be a backyard. The "rabbit hole" is a big hole dug in the sand at the beach. These locations are perfect for the documentary interviews. The only music or sound effects that are noticeable are those from clips from the Disney film Alice in Wonderland. The use of a pink filter to bring "Alice" out of her "rabbit hole" makes a good illusion. The camera work is well done, capturing the speakers and backgrounds in a natural way. The direction is smooth and well coordinated. I like how, at the beginning, Alice is very connected to her device for access to social media and later realizes that the real world is even more interesting. The production values of the documentary from such young talent is commendable. However, I would question whether they have the proper rights to use clips from the Disney film.
The film's message is that social media and internet access can have its benefits, but it is good to get away from them and enjoy the real world too.
I give Alice in Instagram 4.5 out of 5 stars and, if the filmmaker has appropriate license to use the Disney footage would recommend it for ages 12 to 18. By Madeleine H., KIDS FIRST!
I love Alice in Instagram because it voices an important message from young people's perspective about the positive and negative ways that social media impacts our lives. However, I am concerned about the multiple inserts of footage from Disney's Alice in Wonderland and wonder if the filmmaker has appropriate license to use this. Therefore, I cannot recommend it.
Loosely based on the Alice in Wonderland story with Alice following the white rabbit down the rabbit hole of social media. The documentary format allows teens to express their viewpoints of the benefits and traps of social media platforms and the internet.
I like how various viewpoints from teens are shared while integrating the animated Alice in Wonderland. The cinematography is fitting for a teen documentary. The costumes are typical casual teen fashion. Most of the interviews take place in what appears to be a backyard. The "rabbit hole" is a big hole dug in the sand at the beach. These locations are perfect for the documentary interviews. The only music or sound effects that are noticeable are those from clips from the Disney film Alice in Wonderland. The use of a pink filter to bring "Alice" out of her "rabbit hole" makes a good illusion. The camera work is well done, capturing the speakers and backgrounds in a natural way. The direction is smooth and well coordinated. I like how, at the beginning, Alice is very connected to her device for access to social media and later realizes that the real world is even more interesting. The production values of the documentary from such young talent is commendable. However, I would question whether they have the proper rights to use clips from the Disney film.
The film's message is that social media and internet access can have its benefits, but it is good to get away from them and enjoy the real world too.
I give Alice in Instagram 4.5 out of 5 stars and, if the filmmaker has appropriate license to use the Disney footage would recommend it for ages 12 to 18. By Madeleine H., KIDS FIRST!
Through a parallel to Alice in Wonderland, high school students explore the rabbit holes of inspirations and tensions that social media has imparted on their social and creative lives. (Selected for San Diego Asian American Film Festival; Pacific Arts Movement Reel Voices Program)
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