A documentary is a non fictional 'slice of life', based on facts and evidence it is an attempt to capture 'the truth'. Reportage it is not, however. Although a documentary is a depiction of reality, it can only be reality as seen through the eyes of the artist, and therefore can never be objective, and is almost exclusively subjective. Documentary is lead by an individuals opinion and so can transform a subject that may seem banal into a topic filled with interest and depth. It is an attempt to 'humanise' humanity just a little bit more.
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