Summary and Analysis of "Drinking and Driving" video - 11/12

The video that I watched focused on drinking and driving. This video tells us the story of two teenage sisters. The video's main speakers are the parents of the sisters, but also includes input from a friend of the girls. In this video, we learn about how these two girls went to a party, and drove home while intoxicated. The girls had brought a friend along as well. We learn that the girls ended up getting in a car crash, and only the friend survived. The video shows us graphic images of the crash, as well as heartbreaking videos of not only the parents sharing their thoughts, but the friend who survived the crash as well. We learn that the parents began an organization, where volunteers will wait on call to pick up anyone and take them home safely, no questions asked. As the viewer of this video, it is hard to see these parents and friends share their stories with us. The video also includes old photographs and video clips from when the girls were younger. This video is convincing (us to not drink and drive ), because it appeals to our emotions. It plays background music filled with sorrow. The video could be seen as a warning, showing us the consequences of drinking and driving. The situation is relatable, for me, because I am roughly the same age as these girls. This video lets us see the grief and sadness this family, and friend experience.