The Interview
A filmmaker asks a question and records the answer: we have an interview. But what value is that piece of
footage? Can we trust that a
person will answer truthfully? Do
the artificial circumstances of the shoot hopelessly taint the results?
This month’s Salon is a video potluck. Think back to a memorable interview
that you’ve seen or that you’ve shot. Maybe it was funny, touching, strange, or just visually
interesting. Maybe the
interviewer’s presence was felt in a surprising way. Bring the clip in*. We’ll watch them all and discuss this fascinating and flawed
form that is one of the foundations of the modern documentary.
* We can show almost anything: Blu-Ray, DVD, VHS, miniDV, DVCAM, as well as web-based video
(YouTube. Vimeo, Netflix, HuluPlus, etc.) and 16mm film.
WEB: Best thing is to email the URL to docsalonpittsburgh@comcast.net.
TAPE: Cue up tapes.
DISC: Bring cue times and chapters.
WEB: Best thing is to email the URL to docsalonpittsburgh@comcast.net.
TAPE: Cue up tapes.
DISC: Bring cue times and chapters.
Friday, June 22 6:30p
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