Subject

DocumentaryCulture

2022, Movie, 1h 37min

Unpacks the ethics and responsibility inherent in documentary filmmaking by examining well-known documentaries of the past decade, and revealing the impact their commercial success has had on the lives of the onscreen subjects.

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7.1

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7.7

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Critic Cath Clarke

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...exploitation, trauma and the ethics of documentary-making.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Jacob Oller

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Reflects on the human cost of the documentary boom.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Critic Robert Daniels

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...they raise enough of an alarm for casual viewers to get the message.

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"Subject" delves into the reverberating impact of documentary filmmaking on its subjects' lives, through an examination of renowned documentaries from the past decade. Meet the people who have shared their most intimate moments on screen, and discover how their lives have been forever changed by the commercial success of these films. A thought-provoking exploration of the ethical responsibilities that come with capturing reality on film.

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You can stream Subject on: Apple TV Store

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