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Spotlight
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Jann Arden appears in a documentary with recordings from her 2009 tour in support of her album "Free." It was filmed in November 2009 in British Columbia and includes performances of twelve songs. This DVD was released in combination with her live album, "Spotlight," in 2010.
Concert FilmMusical PerformancePop MusicCanadian ArtistIntimate SettingBiographical ElementsNostalgicEasy ListeningContemporary Realism
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Is Spotlight okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Can I half-watch Spotlight?
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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Is Spotlight plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Spotlight use?
Crusading LawyerHomage ShotWham LineBased on a True StoryOnly Known by Their NicknameCorrupt ChurchVillain with Good PublicityMarried to the JobGuile HeroVow of CelibacyFauxshadowChristianity Is Catholicand 91 more
TV Tropes lists 103 tropes for it, including Crusading Lawyer, Homage Shot, and Wham Line.