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Lily Shepherd

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Have Documentaries or Narrative Films had a bigger impact on you?

As a film student who is also concerned with leaving the world a better place, I constantly find myself asking: What is the best way to tell a story? My question to you is, "Have documentaries or narrative films had a greater impact on your life?" Share your stories. What films have moved you and what have they moved you to do?

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    Sam Monkey

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    Jun 18 2012: I think it's a very powerful thing to tell a story from the point of view of "I".. never mind how different ur life has been to someone else's, if u break it down into simple & honest chunks from ur own point of view, people will relate.. that connection is what makes narration so powerful. I think.

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