POV Isn't Just a Camera Angle: An in-depth analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird

by Paul Chitlik - Loyola Marymount University

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When done right, films seen through the eyes of one character can have a powerful impact and guide the viewer's perception towards the writer's POV about the subject matter. LMU screenwriting professor Paul Chitlik examines how it was accomplished in the classic film To Kill a Mockingbird.

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When done right, films seen through the eyes of one character can have a powerful impact and guide the viewer's perception towards the writer's POV about the subject matter. LMU screenwriting professor Paul Chitlik examines how it was accomplished in the classic film To Kill a Mockingbird.

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