Capturing Reality

From cinema-verite; pioneers Albert Maysles and Joan Churchill to maverick movie makers like Errol Morris, Werner Herzog and Nick Broomfield, the world's best documentarians reflect upon the unique power of their genre. Capturing Reality explores the complex creative process that goes into making non-fiction films. Deftly charting the documentarian's journey, it poses the question: can film capture reality?

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Treyf

Treyf

1998

Peter and Ben

2007

Bevel Up

2015

Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

2007

Born in Evin

Born in Evin

2019

Ziva Postec: The Editor Behind the Film Shoah

Ziva Postec: The Editor Behind the Film Shoah

2018

Like Water Through Stone

Like Water Through Stone

2009

Journey Into Dyslexia

Journey Into Dyslexia

2011

Prague – The Restless Heart of Europe

1985

Miraculous Spiral

Miraculous Spiral

2016

OG: The Harry Jumonji Story

OG: The Harry Jumonji Story

2017

Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty

Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty

2020

Along the Coast

Along the Coast

1958

Immigrants' Memories

Immigrants' Memories

1998

Leslie Sansone: 5 Mega Miles

2013

Person

Person

2007

Twin Sisters

Twin Sisters

2013

Alice Guy, the First Female Filmmaker

Alice Guy, the First Female Filmmaker

2021

We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice

We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice

2016

Fieldwork Footage

Fieldwork Footage

1928