In the creation of my project, I learned a great deal about a wide variety countries and gained an important respect and appreciation for foreign religions and cultures. I acquired valuable experience in identifying and avoiding stereotypes and gross generalizations, both in writing and thinking. When dealing with topics relating to culture and religion, it is easy to fall back on the cliché image of a certain group, country, faith, etc., and to judge based on those vague, often incorrect notions. I struggled continually to be as open-minded as possible, and, in the end, I think that I significantly improved my ability to inquire about that which I do not know, synthesize information, and draw my own conclusions from factual evidence. I believe I have a much more well-rounded view of the world as a result. Additionally, I learned about a wide range of opinions and perspectives, which helped me become a more balanced person. The work involved in preproduction helped me develop my analytical skills and become a better thinker: I had to critically draw conclusions from what I found in my research in order to write the script. Creating a documentary gave me the chance to experiment with both verbal and visual communication media, and I gained new experience attempting to combine the two to create the best effect. The fact that I chose to make a film demonstrates risk-taking, because I would have been more comfortable simply writing a research paper.
The one important IB learner profile trait that I think my project lacks is caring. Although the film addresses an issue related to animal overpopulation, the fact remains that the product is not actually helping the homeless animals at all. In some respects, I wish that I had chosen a project that would have made a bigger difference for homeless animals.
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