The process for creating my documentary has been rather tough. My topic is about an elementary school, so, because of privacy laws, I am unable to film the children. It has also been difficult to travel to the school. Even though is is only a couple blocks from my dorm, the area is not a place that I necessarily want to walk though. So, finding the time to get my car from K-Lot and going to the elementary school has been hard.
Thus far, I have gotten quite a bit of information on my topic and many articles that back up my argument. I have also gotten many pictures and a significant amount of "b-roll." I plan on getting some interviews in the next week to support my community as well and provide a first hand look at what it is actually like to work in the school.
Because I have gotten to explore this community in depth with another one of my classes, I have been extremely lucky to have two instructors that are willing and happy to answer (or try to answer) any of my questions regarding the area, including advice on how to handle sensitive topics. I have also been able to connect with an employee at William Wells Brown, which has allowed me to work with the kids and to learn about how the school is handling their issue.
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