Monday, April 25, 2016

WHAT IS DOCUMENTARY FILM?

What do you think a documentary film is? Why are they interesting and important? Please list 3 different reasons in detail and your justification for each.

I believe a documentary film is made to show, in any way, a side of reality that the filmmakers feel needs to be shown. A reason documentary films are important is that they can inform news from around the world. Sometimes watching the news isn't enough and they never cover the whole story or both sides. By watching them we can know what some countries are facing and how people are being affected. Another reason documentaries are important is for persuasion. Like I said, news never cover the entire story or both sides. This is because they are to not let their own country look bad. A documentary can serve as anther type of news that informs you about the entire story. This could be of two countries at war or any type of conflict. Lastly, They could simply be made for pure entertainment. Maybe there isn't a war going on, or any personal story that needs to be told. Perhaps

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