3 Minute Wonder

A 3 minute wonder is a short documentary which explores topics which are viewed in particular ways/have an emotional attachment and tend to challenge the outlook on controversial subjects/shed light on things which are otherwise ignored. For example, an extremely popular 3 minute wonder which was broadcast on channel 4 in 2010 was called The Last Supper, and followed a murderer as he prepared for his last meal before he was sentenced to death. 
 The purpose of a 3 Minute Wonder - whilst opening people's minds to topics and subjects - is mainly focused around giving people the chance for a screening during prime-time Channel 4 viewing and therefore opening them up to new opportunities in the media business. 
 We were told to watch a minimum of 5 3 Minute Wonder's and choose our favorite from the selection:
Free Falling by Andrew Laurie
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8mFVfXXD30
 I thought this piece was very dramatic and artistic, and an intriguing look into something which is rarely explored in media texts. 
 The topic fits well in the small time frame and creates an interesting view on the activity for people to become immersed in, and also highlights some of the danger involved in the activity.
Karl Pilkington - Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0fy6plSOk0
 Karl Pilkington began creating 3 Minute Wonders shortly after his comical interest from the media after An Idiot Abroad. He had become popular due to his matter-of-fact opinions (which could usually be argued with) and his inability to filter his sometimes offensive views, and has since joined Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant in The Ricky Gervais Show.
 I enjoy Karl Pilkington's TV personality and find his views humorous to watch. 
Last Supper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Mc3uJ_xRI
 This one, being the most viewed from the selection that I watched, was the most emotional and dramatic of the view. The co-operation of the inmate and the dramatic, light background music works together to create a sad tone to the documentary.