Documentary and the truth: What lies beneath facts, emotions, time and perception

Is it true or not? Is it real or not? Have I been tricked or scammed into believing this story never happened - or happened differently from the way I’ve been told. These are some of the most compelling questions for a documentary maker. But what about audiences? For the last century, documentary makers have strongly believed in separating fact from fiction – in telling the audience the truth. But is this really what’s been happening?

Jonathan Zenti