The Zapruder film along with the Rodney King footage are both obviousy examples of accidental recordings. I believe that these two films can be put into the observational mode of filmmaking. These were not meant to be recorded, and the recorder never speaks or tries to influence the audience with their opinion, the viewer sees what happens and that is it. I do however think that both of these films can be looked at with maybe violating some ethical issues. In the Zapruder film we are witnessing an actual death of a human being, done right before our eyes, and in the Rodney King footage we see a human being that is being beaten repeatedly. People may feel that these films are not ethical, but without these films, how would we have record of what actually happened?
I also think that the combination of accidental, amateur, and historically significant is very interesting because normally when you think of something that is historically significant, you would have a very good quality product and usually done by a professional. However, this is not the case with the Zapruder and Rodney King films. It is extremely ironic that footage of such historical events were captured accidentally and by complete amateurs. I really think that this is an example of irony at its best. The Zapruder and Rodney King films are both very important examples of film as accidental record.
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