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“My dad sent me a clipping about the self-defence militias in Mexico. Immediately, when I read it, I knew I wanted to create a parallel story about vigilantes on both sides of the border.”
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Source Documentary: Border Stories, Matthew Heineman, 2021
Personal exposure to militia news sparked a desire to explore cross‑border vigilante narratives.
In simple terms: Seeing news inspired a parallel story.
Explore both sides of conflict.
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- film research
- interviews
- field work
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Questions to Reflect On
- How to portray each side fairly?
- What ethical lines must be drawn?
Balancing objectivity with personal interest is tough.