1) The primary mode of the documentary is observational. I believe the directors chose this style deliberately as the lack of mediation adds to the immersion and makes the impact on the viewer more powerful, in turn heightening the verisimilitude.

2)The cinema verite movement is a 1960’s idea that showed people in everyday situations with authentic dialogue and naturalness of action. One way the documentary makes use of this is by seeing the various reactions of Manka’s family to her mistreatment. This is effective as it adds to the impact of the scene. Another way it makes use of the style is by showing the court room reactions and dialogue. Due to it not following a script, many people are shouting over each other to make their point, it can lead to chaos within the court room which increases tension with the viewer.

3)Observational Cinema can empower women as it represents their struggle by making an example of real events. The documentary focuses on showing the mistreatment of women and this doccumentary shows the harsh reality of the situation that some face. In turn, the doccumentary gives light to the situation and directly presents the justice system and how it protects them.

I believe that sisters in law wouldn’t have a different prospective if it’s directors were men. I believe this as the observational mode still showcases the crime happening against women and hence I believe if it were directed by a man it wouldn’t make a difference. It could be argued that the message wouldn’t be as powerful as it is not coming from a Women which would make it seem as if the directors were talking about a struggle they were not facing. yet, I still believe that the question is not if its a man directing it, instead I believe it is the quality of the doccumentary and how well it sheds light on the situation that women are facing.