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The Jungle Book: Practice Question

Sunday, December 09, 2018

Practice Question

Explain why film producers seek to use cutting edge technology to engage audiences. Refer to both version of The Jungle Book from your course of study.

TASK: Using your notes create a plan for how you would tackle this question using your knowledge of the production techniques from both films.

NEXT STEP: Write your response to the question above.

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