Wow! What a documentary! What an inspiration!
I couldn't fault this film. The subject, Kiran Bedi, maybe every now and then. But the film itself - fantastic!
The documentary drew us along a fascinating, character driven narrative. I was amazed, time and time again, by this extraordinary woman. And then to have the director, Megan Doneman, stand up at the end for a Q&A and reveal that she shot the film herself on Mini DV in breaks between paid jobs over 6 years.... it was fantastic.
I am also making a documentary at the moment on Mini DV, with no money, shooting in my spare time. It's taking a long time and it's hard, but seeing what Megan achieved, and the magnitude of the story she was able to tell through the same simple means, has really revitalised my hope and determination for my own work. Not mention the extraordinary strength and resilience of her subject. I felt like I left the theatre with a gift. I felt like I'd received a transfusion of that same strength from both film maker and film subject alike.
Lessons learned: Anything is possible. Strength, resilience, determination, hope, belief in yourself and good humour will get you everywhere.
I couldn't fault this film. The subject, Kiran Bedi, maybe every now and then. But the film itself - fantastic!
The documentary drew us along a fascinating, character driven narrative. I was amazed, time and time again, by this extraordinary woman. And then to have the director, Megan Doneman, stand up at the end for a Q&A and reveal that she shot the film herself on Mini DV in breaks between paid jobs over 6 years.... it was fantastic.
I am also making a documentary at the moment on Mini DV, with no money, shooting in my spare time. It's taking a long time and it's hard, but seeing what Megan achieved, and the magnitude of the story she was able to tell through the same simple means, has really revitalised my hope and determination for my own work. Not mention the extraordinary strength and resilience of her subject. I felt like I left the theatre with a gift. I felt like I'd received a transfusion of that same strength from both film maker and film subject alike.
Lessons learned: Anything is possible. Strength, resilience, determination, hope, belief in yourself and good humour will get you everywhere.
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