The film Punitive Damage directed by Annie Goldson is a powerful narrative that tells the story of a courageous young man, a mother's quest for truth and justice and the tragedy of the situation in East Timor. The beginning of this documentary contains many important features that help to introduce the ideas, storylines and atmosphere. Some of these features are the soundtrack, visual techniques, camera angles and characters. Assisted by executive producer Gaylene Preston, cinematographer Leon Narbey, and sound designer Mike Hopkins, Goldson has produced a complex and powerful film.
The film opens with white captions on a black background with the magnified and dramatic sound of typewriting which instantly captures the audiences attention. …
