In week 1 we were asked to read the introduction to Rabiger's "Directing the Documentary". I found this reading really interesting as it gave me an insight to what Documentary really is. Throughout the weeks, I will continue to read this book as it will give me an insight and help me when attending my workshops and practical sessions.
The two quotes I found most helpful were the below as it explained everything clearly and simply.
"Documentary is that rare medium in which the common person takes on large, important issues and shakes up society. Directing documentaries involves handling a fragment of power, and this brings ethical issues and moral responsibilities" - Michael Rabiger, Fifth Edition,
and
Documentary as the "creative treatment of actuality" - John Grierson (in Michael Rabiger's 'Directing the Documentary', page 11)
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