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December 13, 2023 When considering topics for a documentary on belonging, I began thinking about situations in which there was a lack of belonging– places that made people uncomfortable, exclusive places, places where maybe I belonged but recognized that others may not feel the same. I thought through all of the various activities I’m involved…
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On “Banished” by Marco Williams
I was really struck by the section in Marco Williams’ documentary in which he traveled to Harrison, Arkansas, a town with a deep history of banishment. He notably visited a church there, who prided themselves on their race relations. The pastor, Wayne Kelly, stated that he was confused on how to proceed, asking, “How do…
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Belonging to the Beat
Oct. 5, 2023 When initially considering places that I belonged, I struggled. I immediately began thinking of my hometown, and whether or not I belong there. Ultimately, I felt that it’s impossible for that to be a place I belong, as it’s the only place I’ve ever known. I’ve never moved houses, stayed in my…
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On “The Work: Locations In Theory”
Sept. 7, 2023 One of the numerous ways Coles describes documentary in his book “Doing Documentary Work” is: “What is, what can be noted, recorded, pictured; and that of presentation– how to elicit the interest of others, and how to provide a context…” (Coles 20). This selection struck me as it breaks down documentary into…
