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Abby Sun is a freelance film/video programmer and writer.

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When Documentaries Muddle the Truth Instead of Pursuing It

by Abby Sun September 18, 2019November 4, 2019

An abuser is easily redeemed. A future killer’s disturbing behavior is passed off as “eccentric.” When filmmakers take shortcuts, their art suffers.

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