Chapter
Documentary Filmmaking vs. Movie Making
21:06 - 25:29 (04:22)
The speaker shares his belief that when it comes to making a documentary, it's important to focus on making a movie, rather than solely on the facts. He also shares a personal anecdote about asking his parents if he could leave home at the age of 14.
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The speaker argues that the number one rule of documentaries is to not make a documentary, but instead make a movie.
21:06 - 24:05 (02:58)
Summary
The speaker argues that the number one rule of documentaries is to not make a documentary, but instead make a movie. He believes that if you want to avoid holes being poked in your story, you have to make a film.
ChapterDocumentary Filmmaking vs. Movie Making
Episode“Michael Moore”
PodcastSmartLess
Filmmakers tend to gravitate towards existing scripts that speak to what they're passionate about.
24:05 - 25:01 (00:55)
Summary
Filmmakers tend to gravitate towards existing scripts that speak to what they're passionate about. However, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns seeks stories that challenge him and asks himself what movie he is afraid to make for his next project.
ChapterDocumentary Filmmaking vs. Movie Making
Episode“Michael Moore”
PodcastSmartLess
A speaker teases a mysterious project they are working on but hesitates to reveal any details.
25:01 - 25:29 (00:28)
Summary
A speaker teases a mysterious project they are working on but hesitates to reveal any details.