Somm: A Documentary about the Master Sommelier Exam
Somm is a documentary by Jason Wise that talks about the master sommelier exam. The documentary is about four men, DLynn, Dustin, Ian, and Brian, who have spared their lives to prepare for an exam. The four men memorize facts about making wines and wine regions, and are not sensitive to family lives.
Goal Setting in the Documentary
The aspect of goal setting has been extensively discussed in this documentary. The four main characters of the movie try to fulfill their desire to become experts in wine. Their primary goal is to achieve the target of becoming the best wine experts. Despite the four main characters going through difficult experiences, they set a stage to acquire know-how of the wine industry. The primary connection to this goal was the test exam. The exam was only aimed at passing the test. The main goal from the perspective of the documentary was to get a grasp of the concept of wine. The process of achieving this goal was never exploited in the documentary. Their goal of understanding the wine industry was based on various aspects, such as how one becomes interested in wine consumption, and how the overall process is conducted. The characters were also interested in the varieties of types of wines involved. Main characters were under the pressure of fulfilling these aspirations. Nevertheless, the men set the stage for goal setting. Despite the challenges, they were determined to achieve their purpose of gaining knowledge of the wine industry.
Diversity and Teamwork in Pursuit of Becoming Master Sommeliers
The documentary is about a group of men determined to earn the mantle of master sommelier. Part of the test involved the wine test, the region of the wine, and type of the wine. Such a group requires diversity and variance. In the end, the take of friendship, perseverance, and teamwork is embraced. Such a scenario demonstrates goal setting in an attempt to meet organizational objectives.
