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What is Your Favorite Documentary?

Viewers like documentaries for different reasons. Some find solice in them, or see ways to handle difficult situations in their own lives. Some are spurred to social activism and are lead to make significant changes in their lives. What's your favorite documentary and why? Please let us know, so we can benefit from your experience and wisdom.

Tell Us About A Subject That Deserves A Documentary

Documentary filmmakers are always looking for great stories to tell. Do you know of a gripping story, compelling issue, fascinating person or important event that should be the subject of a documentary film? Let us know!

What Documentary Are You Working On?

It often takes years for a documentary to evolve from an inspiring moment of observation or curiosity about an idea or event to a finished film that's presented to audiences. As the film takes shape through pre-production, filming and editing phases, filmmakers smartly develop a support community by reaching out to people concerned about their project's subject and/or issues it investigates. Let us know what you're working on so we can support you and look forward to seeing your finished film.

What Documentary Has Changed Your Life?

In documentaries, we watch real people as they experience extraodinary circumstances. They may be struggling to survive warfare or be victims of natural disasters. They may be fighting to overcome disease, competing for top sports honors or trying to make the world a better place by advancing a cause, discovering a cure or disseminating important information. Watching documentaries can change your life and outlook. Which one has changed yours?

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