1] what is the series about? the series is called thin by lauren greenfield. thin is about girls with eating disorders.
2] how did it come about? this series came about when lauren greenfield wanted to document girls with eating disorders and show their struggle with their disorder; how it changes them.
3] is it journalistic or artistic? it is journalistic because it is telling a story about these young women and their lives.
4] does any part of the series make you feel 'uncomfortable'? it makes me feel uncomfortable looking at these young women withering away to nothing; their desire to be this is almost sickening.
5] how might you improve the series? show the girls getting over their disorder and their struggle to get their lives back on track. i think that it would bring hope to the series; that the disorder can be overcome.
6] can you compare this event/story to any similar event in your own life? i know a girl who has always been self conscious about her weight. ive watched her over the years torture herself diets and fasting. it was very painful for her. she has overcome her disorder since.