African Documentary

In response to our question about what makes an African Documentary, it's difficult to pin down any definite answers. I do believe that, the production process of the film is not nearly important as the content of the film. Yes, there will always be a bias by the person or persons making the film, but if the content is an examination of African culture then I would have to consider it an African Documentary. If for example, a film crew from japan was to set up in a villiage in Africa, to bring back some footage of the culture and to analyze it for documentary and educational purposes in Japan. This would probably have a bias behind it, but even still, it would still be an African Documentary because of content. I do believe however, it could be tagged as "A Japanese View of Africa." I think viewing it in that manner is perfectly fine.