This is an interesting example of cinéma-vérité or cinema of truth. If you followed the old man around for a month or so, 24/7, capturing all nuances of his "limited" environment, then edited it using tried and true c-v techniques, you'd probably have an interesting if not poignant documentary. The viewer would be forced to decide if the lives of Alzheimer's patients in nursing homes are ineluctably boring and tedious, or whether there is something of value going on in that milieu. It would be a lot of work, but it MIGHT be of interest, at least to people who have relatives with this affliction. It might also be quite difficult for them to watch--it would depend on your editing techniques and whether you had an editorial ax to grind or just decided to let the viewer make up his own mind about experience in what is supposed by many to be a "dead zone."
Unfortunately I see people like this everyday and it makes me sad to witness their daily struggles. I cant help but wonder what they once did with their lives. Though Alzeimers has taken over this great man's mind it will never take away from the accomplishments he achieved and the person we all knew and loved.
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This is an interesting example of cinéma-vérité or cinema of truth. If you followed the old man around for a month or so, 24/7, capturing all nuances of his "limited" environment, then edited it using tried and true c-v techniques, you'd probably have an interesting if not poignant documentary. The viewer would be forced to decide if the lives of Alzheimer's patients in nursing homes are ineluctably boring and tedious, or whether there is something of value going on in that milieu. It would be a lot of work, but it MIGHT be of interest, at least to people who have relatives with this affliction. It might also be quite difficult for them to watch--it would depend on your editing techniques and whether you had an editorial ax to grind or just decided to let the viewer make up his own mind about experience in what is supposed by many to be a "dead zone."
Unfortunately I see people like this everyday and it makes me sad to witness their daily struggles. I cant help but wonder what they once did with their lives. Though Alzeimers has taken over this great man's mind it will never take away from the accomplishments he achieved and the person we all knew and loved.
True Josh but a very neat piece nonetheless Bill.
Who's the music?
Jim
I think that's Jack Johnson singing.
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