Jun 22 2008
Errol Morris - Film Documentarian Extraordinaire
Errol Morris is an innovative documentary filmmaker from the United States. I have had an ‘Errol Morris Festival’ in my Film Lit class. His newest release, in theaters right now is ‘Standard Operating Procedure’ about the scandalous policy and behavior in the Abu Ghraib Prison:
His ground-breaking “Thin Blue Line” is still causing waves 20 years after it was created. It was the firat documentary to use footage composed by the author to illustrate the crime. If yo have seen this film, you will recognize this image-
As I said, there is still controversy boiling up about this film. Morris has recently been blogging for the New York Times and the interactions have been exaulting and harrowing. Take the time too read the blog entries and comments, please:http://morris.blogs.nytimes.com/.
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I heard a thorough review on NPR of this movie. I’m sorry but I won’t watch it. I know how brutal the prisoners were treated and I can’t stomach seeing/hearing it again. But for those who can’t believe it, I hope it does the trick. Thank you for this reminder of the film.
Thanks so much for commenting.
His older films, especially ‘Thin Blue Line’ are excellent. Give NY Times blog a chance, if you’re interested in reading him in his own voice.
I’m glad you mentioned the blog because I meant to go give it a look and forgot. I did now. And I was amazed: he did the McNamara movie that was stunning (and a nightmare). His blog is now on my daily feeder reading list.