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1. CONTEXT: What were the circumstances that framed the meaning and process of this project?

I feel that the context of this film was made to inform us of what the media perceives as the teenage community. Specifically in underprivileged communities.

2. CONTENT: What was the issue, need, idea or opportunity addressed by this project?

This project addressed a plethora of issues and ideas. Some of the topics covered local issues, family functions, schooling, sexual abuse, and other topics

3: FORM: What is the medium that was used to address or embody the content?

The piece almost felt like an immersive theatre piece meets a novel.

4. STAKEHOLDERS: Which are the groups or individuals that invested in the process and outcomes of project?

The teenagers involved in the project, artists helping illustrate the image, and the reporters covering the project.

5. AUDIENCE: For whom was this project conceived? 

The project seemed to be made for the community that does not understand the social issues the project group faces. 

6. ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES: How were the stakeholders, audiences, and others engaged/connected to the project?

They were able to listen to the stories being told and have some new perspectives revealed.

7. GOAL: What are this project's objectives?

To put the megaphone to the teenagers' voices.

8. VALUES: What were the project's guiding values or core beliefs? How were they expressed in the process?

Oppression of the current social issues and ignorance of the project's community is unacceptable.

9. RESOURCES: What tangible and intangible resources were used to pursue the project's goals?

Props, set, actors, talking points

10: OUTCOMES: What were the results of this project? 

That there is dialogue to be aware of and this projects message should not be overlooked.

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