CFw5

I know very little about making a documentary, but I do know that one of the most important things is not telling your subjects story for them. This film doesn't feel like a Buzzfeed documentary that's more focused on the interviewer and their interpretation of their experience in learning about the subjects they decide on. This film lets the wide variety of those effected by the hazardous living conditions and maltreatment speak for themselves, treating them as equals as anyone working to tell the stories of underprivileged should do. Seeing people living in these conditions instils a lot of emotion, and it makes me think of the communities like the one featured in Maquilapolis all around the world. I think utilizing resources like the voices of those directly effected, showing strength and hope without romanticizing it, and all around making sure you are doing nothing but providing the space for someone to speak their truth for themselves are all extremely important things to keep in mind.