S03E08 · EP 57
Documentary Filmmaking: Redux
Episode DNA
21 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownDean Pelton asks the study group to star in a new school commercial with a $2000 budget.
00:01–01:34scheme · social_rule_violationPierce refuses to participate without a trailer and catering, then leaves.
01:34–03:22petty_grievance · avoidanceThe group rehearses their roles for the commercial with Dean directing.
03:22–06:32social_rule_violation · humiliationPierce stays in a non-existent trailer, demanding catering and a real trailer.
06:32–07:26scheme · avoidanceShirley has trouble delivering her line with the right tone for Dean.
07:26–07:51humiliation · petty_grievanceLuis Guzman calls Dean to offer to be in the commercial after hearing about the statue.
07:51–08:17coincidence · dealDean announces Luis Guzman is in the commercial and throws out all previous footage.
08:17–09:22escalation · obsessionDean's production shuts down classes and forces clubs to help.
09:22–09:34obsession · escalationDean forces Troy and Jeff to redo a hug scene repeatedly for 12 hours.
09:34–11:25obsession · humiliationThe cast struggles with confusing roles and physical discomfort during the shoot.
11:25–12:01humiliationDean argues with crew and threatens to fire them while defending his perfectionism.
12:01–12:15obsession · threatPierce finally gets a trailer but demands it be as nice as the one for Luis Guzman.
12:15–12:25petty_grievance · dealDean forces Jeff to remove his bald cap and then fires him when he refuses.
12:25–13:10humiliationBritta declares the production a human rights violation and Dean allows anyone to leave.
13:10–13:51betrayalDean shows Luis Guzman the completed commercial in his messy office.
13:51–14:07humiliation · secret_exposedLuis Guzman criticizes Dean for being ashamed of Greendale and walks out.
14:07–16:47humiliationDean gives a heartfelt apology to the school on camera for his failures.
16:47–18:08confession · comeuppanceThe school board watches a new commercial edited by Abed that combines footage.
18:08–19:20dealAbed admits he edited the commercial and explains his documentary philosophy.
19:20–20:04confession · secret_exposedDean forgives Abed and the group helps him with a possum in his office.
20:04–20:52confessionPierce continues his trailer protest, demanding a new trailer and a granola bar.
20:52–21:20petty_grievance · avoidanceSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2011-11-17
- Overall
- #57
- Writers
- Megan Ganz
- Director
- Joe Russo
- Viewers
- 3.62M (US)
- Pace
- 144 words/min · 68 questions