The first segment opens with an aerial shot of Tracey Leonard arriving on the streets of Calcutta. She is exiting through the airport doors and already the constant and rapid movement of the city is evident. Live sound of the masses of people and vehicles, which is present the entirety of the segment is accentuated at the point of her exit. This is her first experience in a foreign country and there is dramatic and in some cases drastic changes from what she is used to. A voice-over of her initial thoughts can be heard, "Once outside the terminal, the heat and humidity wraps around me like an overcoat. Nothing could have prepared me for this first sight." The camera then zooms in for a medium shot, showing her amidst the 'hustle and bustle' of the city. The

"Mum, I'm a quadriplegic, nothing can be done. But I've accepted that and am going to move on."

The Full Catastrophe is an inspirational story of journeys and tragedy. Tracey Leonard was struck down by misfortune, yet her spirits remained intact. People should be informed of her achievements and learn from her attitude to life. My concepts would work well in portraying her story and bringing to life her undying spirits. The documentary was kept as objective as possible, without straying and giving a one sided view. The audience was positioned into believing Tracey Leonard led a rewarding, adventurous life, which, in a split second was tragically and permanently altered.

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