The Power Of Documentaries

I believe that documentaries can be one of the most powerful types of filmmaking out there. They show stories that are powerful and  real. Most address problems with the world, and inspire change. When people see these films in inspires them to help out with the cause even if it’s only in a small way.

For example, just look at the reaction from Invisible Children and Lost Boys of Sudan. The Invisible Children Organization has made great strides to capture the war criminal Joseph Koney. He has captured and forced children to fight in his rebel army, and has done many other horrible things.  Their films have brought attention to the world about what this man has done.

The filmmakers of the Lost Boys of Sudan—Megan Mylan and Jon Shenk, have also done significant things in order to help the people in their films. They have organized over 1000 community events, and other types of fundraisers. There goal is to replace immigrant children into proper homes.

I think all these things just show how powerful a documentary could be. They show the world things that they would never ordinarily be able to see. Documentaries can show problems in the world and also in people’s lives. They can play an important part in showing issues and eventually improving them.