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    The documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door explores the tragic murders of Shanann Watts and her two daughters by Shanann's husband Chris Watts. It uses raw footage, social media posts, and law enforcement recordings to provide an intimate look at the crime. The film leaves the viewer with complex emotions and questions about human relationships, the facades people present, and the consequences of certain actions. It highlights motifs of social media, investigation, and the pursuit of truth in examining the disturbing reality behind the seemingly perfect family.

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    The documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door explores the tragic murders of Shanann Watts and her two daughters by Shanann's husband Chris Watts. It uses raw footage, social media posts, and law enforcement recordings to provide an intimate look at the crime. The film leaves the viewer with complex emotions and questions about human relationships, the facades people present, and the consequences of certain actions. It highlights motifs of social media, investigation, and the pursuit of truth in examining the disturbing reality behind the seemingly perfect family.

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    The documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door explores the tragic murders of Shanann Watts and her two daughters by Shanann's husband Chris Watts. It uses raw footage, social media posts, and law enforcement recordings to provide an intimate look at the crime. The film leaves the viewer with complex emotions and questions about human relationships, the facades people present, and the consequences of certain actions. It highlights motifs of social media, investigation, and the pursuit of truth in examining the disturbing reality behind the seemingly perfect family.

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    The documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door explores the tragic murders of Shanann Watts and her two daughters by Shanann's husband Chris Watts. It uses raw footage, social media posts, and law enforcement recordings to provide an intimate look at the crime. The film leaves the viewer with complex emotions and questions about human relationships, the facades people present, and the consequences of certain actions. It highlights motifs of social media, investigation, and the pursuit of truth in examining the disturbing reality behind the seemingly perfect family.

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    Stephanie Garcia

    Professor VanNatta

    Crim 256 01

    October 26th, 2023

    Media Analysis Paper

    Summary of the movie American Murder: Family next door:

    The movie that I chose was American Murder: The Family Next Door" it is a true crime

    documentary on Netflix that explores the tragic and shocking story of the Watts family murders.

    It delves into the disappearance and murder of Shanann Watts and her two young daughters,

    Bella and Celeste, and the subsequent investigation that unfolded. The documentary primarily

    uses raw footage, social media posts, and law enforcement recordings to provide an intimate and

    chilling look into this devastating crime. It's a heartbreaking series that sheds light on the

    difficulties of relationships and the tragic consequences that can happen because of these

    relationships. This film was an example of how social media affects the way that we think about

    a situation and how people interpret it.

    Analysis Portion:

    The movie left me with a lot to think about and many different emotions, it didn't focus

    on giving or to teach a specific message, but it made me think about important questions about

    the complexities of human relationships, the front that people may present to the world, and the

    consequences of certain actions. It made me think about the depths of deception and the

    disturbing nature of the crime. Overall, it left me feeling a mix of sadness, shock, and reflection

    on how delicate life can be and the darkness that can exist. Some motifs include social media
    posts, footage obtained, and law enforcement recordings that serve as symbols of the disturbing

    reality behind the seemingly perfect family. The documentary also highlights the motif of

    investigation and the pursuit of truth as a symbol of justice and closure. These themes and motifs

    contribute to the overall narrative and impact of the film.

    On the other hand, when it comes to camera angles, I noticed that different angles can

    create different moods and perspectives in a scene. As for lighting and sound, they play an

    important role in setting the tone and mood of a movie. In the movie criminals are seen as

    complicated and unique people. Unique but not in a good way and complicated because of the

    different reasons they had to commit a crime. Police are acknowledged in the movie because of

    their endless efforts to locate Shannan Watts. The most important part of the film was the real

    footage of the questioning and the moment we see Chris Watts Confess to the crime because it

    shows that mental illness played a big role in the reason, he committed a crime. The film

    explores the causes and effects of crime, bringing attention to societal factors, personal issues,

    and the impact on victims, perpetrators, and bystanders. It presents a complicated perspective on

    the issues surrounding crime and its effects. The criminal legal system is a big part of film

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