1. EDFU Movie Lab
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2. 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
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3. 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

4. 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
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5. The stars
Frieda Pinto, Dev Patel
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6. Doha Tribeca Film Festival Oct-Nov. 2009

7. 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……

8. 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

9. 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????

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