Posts tagged African storytelling
Stop Filming Africa Like This: Do Better
Stop Filming Africa Like This: Do Better

Africans don’t need another outsider reducing them to struggle, spectacle, or proof of impact. This piece breaks down how the Western gaze keeps flattening African stories and what filmmakers and organizations need to do differently.

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The Art of Documentary: What Sets It Apart from Other Forms of Film
The Art of Documentary: What Sets It Apart from Other Forms of Film

From Jiro Dreams of Sushi to Quincy, this piece explores what makes documentary such a powerful form and why the best ones begin with more than just a camera.

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Before You Capture: The Work Before the Work
Before You Capture: The Work Before the Work

The camera can capture a moment, but only trust can reveal one. This piece explores the responsibility behind filming real people and real communities…well.

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