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The Thin Blue Line—Discussion

1. Re-creation:

How dependent is the film upon re-creation?

Is the re-created material justified in this case? Why/why not?

What is the impact of the re-created material on the film’s structure and argument?

2. Bearing witness:

How does the film address the issue of the credibility of witnesses and testimony?

3. Documentary as persuasion:

Do you find the film persuasive? Persuasive of what? Why/why not?

4. TBL and other documentaries:

How do various modes of documentary work here?

To what extent is this a reflexive document?