Cooper, and Tobey Maguire – respond in your own words to each question below. Use the space provided.
The story duration and the plot duration for Seabiscuit occur over a period of time from ranging from 1910-1940. What are some of the editing techniques that writer/director Gary Ross employs to develop this narrative? Cite specific examples from the film.
While the film’s story and plot durations span a period of time over 30 years, Seabiscuit is primarily set in the 1930s. How does the director and his design team re-create this time period through the development of the film’s mise-en-scene? Consult your notes on the definition of this term and cite specific examples from the film.
