EDFU Movie Lab 2010-2015, Lanaghan

Background on the Movie and the Story Plan for Today Background on the Movie and the Story 5-10 min. Watch, think and learn 60 minutes Discuss and Share 5-10 minutes 2010-2015, Lanaghan

The Movie Released in 2008 Directed by Danny Boyle Adapted from the novel Q & A (2005) by Vikas Swarup. available at your local library or bookstore

Awards 8 Academy Awards (Oscars ) 2009 7 BAFTA Awards Best Movie Best Director (Danny Boyle) Best Writing 7 BAFTA Awards Best Film 5 Critics' Choice Awards (US/Canada) 4 Golden Globes Others – U.S., Canada, UK 2010-2015, Lanaghan

The stars Frieda Pinto, Dev Patel 2010-2015, Lanaghan

Doha Tribeca Film Festival Oct-Nov. 2009

The Story Jamal Malik, an 18 year old from the slums of Mumbai He is winning millions on the TV Quiz show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” suspected of cheating arrested , interrogated , tortured tells the story of his life to prove that he really knows the answers. But …. Why is Jamal, really on the show? Watch the movie, follow the story the answer is found in Jamal’s past……

Rules of the Game audience two friend Correct answer - win the money. How much? 1st question = 1000 rupees 2nd: 4000 3rd: 16,000 4th: 250,000 5th: 1,000,000 6th: 2,500,000 If you don’t know the answer - 3 “lifelines” ask the _______________ 50/50 (choose between just ___ answers) Phone a ____________________________ Check your handout for the questions and vocab Let’s watch… audience two friend

While you Watch What is the story behind each answer? 2. Do you think Jamal is a genius? Why or why not? For which question does he use a lifeline? 3. Notice differences between Jamal and his brother Salim. 4. Is Jamal very interested in money? 5. How do you think Jamal came to be on this quiz show????

After you watch Discuss in class or with your friends Practice telling the story behind the questions