Agenda Quote by Tony Kaye
“As a documentary filmmaker, I'm very respectful, and my interview style is not intrusive. I don't really have an agenda. I just go in there, I mumble something or other, I wait for them to speak, and I wait for them to stop.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015 interview on filmmaking philosophy, 2015
Describes a non‑intrusive, observational interview style that avoids agenda‑driven questioning.
In simple terms: Non‑intrusive interview approach.
Key Takeaway
Practice active listening without imposing.
Themes
journalism
documentary
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
neutral
professional
Type
interview
philosophy
When to use this quote
- documentary filming
- interviews
- fieldwork
Key Concepts
observer effect
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance respect with depth?
- When is probing necessary?
A Different Perspective
Risk of missing deeper insights without probing.
