What do you think are the challenges of making a true story like this into a film? What do you think is most important for the film creators to convey to the audience? Daily Journal 20 October 2015

Literature Circle Roles Discussion Director Summarizer Word Master Connector Culture Collector Cartographer – Map maker

Discussion What do you think of the title "Touching the Void"? What do you think the Joe Simpson means? What do you think “the void” is?

What is a documentary? Documentary is often seen in the same way, with a sort of agreement between the film and the audience that the audience will attempt to see the film as truthful. But is it? In what ways is documentary not truthful?

Film Times Intro 00:03:00 – 00:05:00 – 00:06:40 00:07:10 – 00:09:00 storm 00:12:30 – Cornices and flutings visuals 00:17:00 at the top 00:18:30 – 0021:00 – on the way down

What do you think are the challenges of making a true story like this into a film? What do you think is most important for the film creators to convey to the audience? Share your daily journal thoughts.

Discussion Describe the partnership between Simon and Joe. What is Richard's purpose on the expedition? Describe the trip up the mountain. What is it that makes them continue their ascent? Describe the moments at the summit. What is Joe's state of mind as they begin their descent?