The film itself is something of a contraction of terms. It is a documentary and it is also animated, which makes it something of an cinematic oxymoron. Yet, the end result is something far more honest than a typical documentary.
Most documentaries are filmed and edited, giving only the aspects of the story the filmmaker wishes to the audience to see. By making an animated documentary there is no way someone could misinterpret this film as reality. It causes the viewer to question the very nature of the film they are watching as well as question the nature of reality itself which is in fact the essence of the film.
The film features unconventionally creative visuals accompanied by the radically intellectual thoughts of Noam Chomsky. It gives an intimate and illuminating look into Noam's mind, painting a portrait of a mind that is both complex and compelling.
The sheer uniqueness of this film makes it worth watching. It is a must for anyone studying the art of documentary film. Ultimately, the film stops short of nothing less than brilliant.
Most documentaries are filmed and edited, giving only the aspects of the story the filmmaker wishes to the audience to see. By making an animated documentary there is no way someone could misinterpret this film as reality. It causes the viewer to question the very nature of the film they are watching as well as question the nature of reality itself which is in fact the essence of the film.
The film features unconventionally creative visuals accompanied by the radically intellectual thoughts of Noam Chomsky. It gives an intimate and illuminating look into Noam's mind, painting a portrait of a mind that is both complex and compelling.
The sheer uniqueness of this film makes it worth watching. It is a must for anyone studying the art of documentary film. Ultimately, the film stops short of nothing less than brilliant.