Getting Lear: How To Show And Not Tell

"All documentaries must invoke, as best they can, the spirit rather than the letter of the truth - and they are exciting because of this. A documentary's authenticity ultimately lies in its organizing vision rather than any mechanical fidelity to life." - Michael Rabiger



Thursday, March 11, 2010

My Favorite Doc last year


Kimberly Reed (recently featured on Oprah) is an amazing woman, amazing filmmaker, and someone I hope considers me a friend.

Her film, Prodigal Sons, has won awards at nearly every festival it has played, and it continues to wow audiences at every screening.

After Prodigal Sons screened at the FFF, I conducted a Q&A session with Kimberly, and I was amazed at how transfixed, curious, and engaged the audience was with Kim. Because the film is so personal, and Kim is so open, the questions were equally personal and open. This was no "what type of camera did you use" session. The audience didn't want the Q&A to stop! It was one of those nights when nobody wanted to leave the theater.

When we walked off the stage, Kim whispered in my ear "that was intense."

Yes it was.

Check out the trailer for PRODIGAL SONS at the FIRST RUN FEATURES site:




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