Gaming Out Insurrection
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Blending Theater and Reality in Documentary Filmmaking
This chapter explores the innovative fusion of improvisational theater and documentary filmmaking, emphasizing the authenticity brought in by participants' real-life experiences. Through the lens of a fictionalized government tabletop exercise, it addresses the complexities involved in conveying high-stakes decision-making while balancing theatricality and reality. The discussion also reflects on the sensitive portrayals of political violence and the challenges of responsibly addressing contemporary social issues through narrative.
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