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Groundhog Day — An Inescapable Premise

The premise of Groundhog Day is expertly constructed to drive natural, organic character change. In this video, we examine how Phil is designed to be a character that seems like he could never change, dissect how the premise of the story traps him in a world that will constantly attack his character flaw, and explore how the relentless nature of the premise ensures that the protagonist will have no choice but to transform.

English
  • Originally Aired February 2, 2019
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created May 27, 2021 by
    piotrdrag
  • Modified May 27, 2021 by
    piotrdrag