Compare the 'Sorted' video and the Nicholas Saunders article 'Risk in Perspective'. Which is the most effective at informing its audience about the dangers of Ecstasy?
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Dangers of Ecstasy Task:- Compare the 'Sorted' video and the Nicholas Saunders article 'Risk in Perspective'. Which is the most effective at informing its audience about the dangers of Ecstasy? The film 'Sorted' was made following the death of an 18-year-old girl, who allegedly died after taking Ecstasy. I will be comparing this video with 'Risk in Perspective' an article about Ecstasy recently written by Nicholas Saunders. The reliability, and purpose of each piece will be considered. I will also evaluate their effectiveness in informing their audience about the dangers of Ecstasy. 'Sorted' shows how Leah Betts died after taking one Ecstasy and how it can kill you. The video creates an emotive environment. This disturbing reconstruction of Leah's death is the key part of the anti-Ecstasy campaign. Risk in perspective has got a lot of content to it. Nicholas also comments on the video sorted, highlighting "the media preferred to keep...

