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“We believed - and I personally still believe - that the so called Voice of God narration, ubiquitous in documentaries destined for PBS, is insulting to the audience. If you believe in the intelligence of your audience, you don't need to tell them what to think and how to process the material they're seeing.”

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Jayne Loader
Jayne Loader

Jayne Loader is an American documentary filmmaker born in 1951. Her work is known for its deep exploration of social and political issues, particularly in the areas of environmental protection and women's rights. more

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