Pelo Malo Discussion

To contribute to the discussion, make sure you've watched the film, read the articles and collected your
thoughts. The content and quality of your discussion post is extremely important. It's how we engage with
everyone's insights and connect them to each other's experiences of the film in this course.
in your initial post: I'm looking for a well-organized, well-thought through post that engages the elements of the
film, your experience and the readings. Always be as specific about film elements as you can. Refer back to
Unit one readings for terms and ways to talk about film.
In your responses to 2 other posts: connect elements of the film (formal/social contexts) and engage critically
and always respectfully. Always be as specific about film elements as you can.
Pelo Malo- Discussion Prompts
What does the term "pelo malo" mean in this film? How can you tell that it's much more than the literal meaning
of the phrase?
Which formal contexts does the director choose to show us what "pelo malo" means?
Consider the points made in the Poverty Porn article - Who is the intended audience for this film? How does
the intended audience change the impact of the film? What happens to the issues raised by the film after the
audience leaves the festival/cinema/is finished watching the film?