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“What you hope, what you're trusting the filmmaker to do, is to capture the emotional truth of the situation.”

Quote by Joe Berlinger

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Joe Berlinger, born on October 30, 1961, is an American documentary filmmaker known for his in-depth investigations and unique storytelling style, which covers a wide range of social and political issues. more

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