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“Twenty to thirty years ago, who was making documentary films? Nobody. Well, relatively few people. It was an art form that had limited theatrical distribution, if any at all. Some television distribution, but relatively small audiences regardless. And in the intervening years it's become more and more popular with a lot of people.”

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Errol Morris, born on February 5, 1948, is a renowned film director from the United States. His works are known for their unique narrative style and in-depth exploration of historical events. His representative works include 'The Act of Killing' and 'The Thin Blue Line', which have won the love of audiences and won multiple awards. more

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