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“In the documentary impulse, two species of 'fact' exist side by side: one is coolly objective and the other is fraught, diverse and emotive; one figurative, the other abstract; one prosaic, the other poetic; one factual, the other romantic.” quote by Stuart Franklin
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“In the documentary impulse, two species of 'fact' exist side by side: one is coolly objective and the other is fraught, diverse and emotive; one figurative, the other abstract; one prosaic, the other poetic; one factual, the other romantic.”

Stuart Franklin

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The Documentary Impulse", Documentary Magazine, 2015

Documentaries blend objective facts with subjective storytelling, creating dual realities.

In simple terms: Combine data and emotion for richer narratives.

Key Takeaway

Balance truth with perspective.

Themes

truth subjectivity storytelling

Mood

analytical reflective

Type

theoretical critical

When to use this quote

  • documentary filmmaking
  • journalism
  • educational content

Key Concepts

epistemology narrative theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide factual vs. poetic elements?
  • When is objectivity essential?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on emotion may distort facts.

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