I have a lot of time on my hands at the moment before my course starts again and IMDB has always had a knack to steal me for hours on end. I was fixed by documentary films on Sunday night after being reminded of the new MTV series Catfish: The TV Show.Starting with Catfish the film which takes us through the story of Nev, a photographer (a handsome one at that) and his Facebook romance with a girl states away. Not to give too much away, it's pretty obvious his dreams are later dashed when he pieces together hints that the woman he is falling for is different to that behind the profile, IM, texts and phone calls. Anyway, it's a pretty good watch. Whether it's real or not - it doesn't matter, it is produced well, and mainly, is a good lesson for those forming close relationships through the internet.
I can't wait to delve into a little collection of 'must-sees' I now have. I wasn't aware of many of these feature documentary films, and feel somewhat guilty because it's so important to give time and attention to the light that has been shined on such documented social issues and movements.
Here are some of my favourites on my Watchlist:
1. Food, INC (2008)
An insight into the corporate-controlled food manufacturing industry of the USA
2. Project Nim (2011)
The story of a chimpanzee raised as a human child
3. The Cove (2009)
Undercover documentation of the dolphin slaughter in a highly secretive Japanese town
4. The Interrupters (2011)
Elders in Chicago aiming to stop the violence plaguing their community
5. Waiting For Superman (2010)
Following a handful of America children in the inadequate educational system
6. An Inconvenient Truth (2006)
The documentary aiming to bring worldwide recognition to Global Warming
