One of the first documentries in today's context I didn't feel there was much that stood out about this
film apart from the suject matter.
I think it is a great example of the classic talking head style of documentary making. It is however noteable because of the time in which it came out where there was not a lot of political documentary had been made before. And the subject of the assasination of the first openly gay american polotician was still a controversial subject and was a brave subject to make a film about.
The interviewes are interesting and insightful and it is a considered composition. I enjoyed the documentary becaus I am interested in the subject but otherwise I'm not sure how interested I would
be. I think it is notable because it was one of the firat major political documentaries and not because of how well made it was.
All that said I still think it is incredubly important in the timeline of documentary making and is a nessaccary watch when studying the evolution of Documentary.
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