Genre Analysis: Mockumentary

Watch the following videos, and answer the questions below.

God’s Game http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7VSGmR_LWI

The Majestic Plastic Bag http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLgh9h2ePYw

1. In what way are Mockumentaries different from "traditional" films?
2. Aside from "Mockumentary" what Genre would these films fall into?
3. How are Mockumentaries different from Documentaries?
4. What is the cinematography like in these films? (i.e. do you notice quick jump cuts, or long drawn out one-shots?)
5. For what purpose might Mockumentaries be used?
6. List two subjects you might create a Mockumentary about.
7. What are two well known Mockumentaries? (Google is your friend here.)