Problem
The documentary film, Grey Gardens (1975).
First, discuss the meaning of "Direct Cinema" (use your book and other research you find on your own). Also complete little research on the filmmakers, the Maysels Brothers.
Then, discuss the ethics of this film and others like it. For example, do you think the Beales were exploited? Can any good come from a film like this? How can the involvement of the director in a documentary raise concerns? Do you see any parallels to films or tv you have watched recently?