This weekend, I had the extraordinary pleasure of watching brand spankin' new documentaries in Durham, NC.
I'll tell you what, it was a rollercoaster.
Literally, 3 films on thursday, 4 on friday, 6 on saturday and 4 on sunday. Whew!
Documentary filmmaking has opened my eyes to the possibilities of film. This is probably somewhat excited by the high I'm feeling right now from watching so many, but I don't think my enthusiasm is anywhere near decay.
I saw things that shocked me, surprised me, moved me and made me roll with laughter - and it was all REAL.
As a narrative film enthusiast, you might only imagine what a shock to my system this was. Not that I didn't understand the power of the Doc - I'd just never been exposed to them in this way before.
Here's a list of what will (or most definitely SHOULD) blow up.
and my personal favorite, though you can't find much info about it - Carmen Meets Borat
I believe that The Cove will be this years An Inconvenient Truth, except it's better. Much better.
If you're down with awareness, give these films a look.
Peace.
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