Quick! What's your favorite film?
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Now what is your favorite documentary?
I have a running list of my favorite films usually in order on command, ranging from action to comedy to romance to spaghetti western. Documentaries don't really factor in.This is sad when you consider the amount of time and dedication it takes to create such an involving project.
Cameras always have to be running. Editing has to be a continuous project. There's no script so who knows what the final result be. The effort will always be undervalued as well. There may be an Oscar nod in the future for the truly great ones, but they rarely get wide distribution much less record breaking revenue.
Thankfully, these films are still able to see the light of day due to exceptional dedication by film crews and public appreciation.
So, Stockton, let's start appreciating.
The 1st California Documentary Festival is going on this weekend and there are some very interesting films happening. I'll be out there every night, asking questions, taking pictures, and watching some good stuff.
Should be very cool.
Where I'm at tonight: William Kunstler: Destroying the Universe
What is it: A look at the controversial civil rights lawyer directed by his daughters
Where: Empire
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