Interviewees

In my documentary, i have decided to show two interviews with victims of child abuse. The reason why i have only chosen to show two interviews is because i feel it will give the documentary a sense of realism and make the audience form reactions of sympathy and empathy. The interviewees will be of different gender to appeal to both the male and female audience, this is because i do not want the target audience to be focused on one sex. Also, the interviewees will come from different class backgrounds and have two different stories. One interviewee will explain there ordeal of physical abuse, the other of emotional abuse. Thus, giving information on the 'full picture' of child abuse, not just a particular part.



Below, i have created a profile of each interviewee:



Gemma - Physical abuse victim:
Now 18 years of age, Gemma is living with her grandparents after finally revealing the truths behind her years of abuse. During her years of abuse she suffered beatings, rapes and bullying. Since speaking up about her ordeal she has made a life for herself and now attends a course weekly at college, she is getting her life back on track.

The reason why i have chosen Gemma to represent physical abuse is because she is a stereotypical teenager and will appeal to my target audience. She looks like a normal teenager and this would again add sense of realism and make the audience empathise.

Harry - Emotional abuse victim:
Harry is now 45 years of age, he has two teenage children and a wife of 20 years. Although, living with regrets and scars all of his life, he has become heavily involved with charities such as the NSPCC and Childline. He is a influential character and has been through awful ordeals. He is an inspiration to all victims of child abuse.

The reason why i have chosen Harry to represent emotional abuse is because i feel it would be interesting and surprising for the audience to see a fully matured man to give facts and opinions on his travelled past. Also, i feel that Harry could act as an expert because he is heavily involved with child abuse charities. I feel that he will prove to be an inspirational character.