The Power of Personal Narrative
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the transformative power of personal narrative in this 14-minute TEDxBYU talk by filmmaker J. Christian Jensen. Discover how the emotional forces that drive compelling films can inspire remarkable personal achievements. Learn techniques for constructing your own powerful narrative, illustrated with scenes from Jensen's Oscar-nominated documentary "White Earth." Gain insights from Jensen's experience as an educator and documentary filmmaker, focusing on how storytelling can bridge gaps between opposing beliefs and ideas. Examine the exploration of tensions between political ideology, science, religion, modernization, and traditional values through the lens of filmmaking.
Syllabus
The Power of Personal Narrative | J. Christian Jensen | TEDxBYU
Taught by
TEDx
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