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Students inspired by surge of interest in documentaries
By MUNA TAHA | Feb. 18, 2005While many reality television shows provide more of an escape from reality for viewers than an actual immersion in it, documentaries - the thoughtful side of the reality business - have been booming.Recent documentaries like "Fahrenheit 9/11," "Outfoxed," and "Super Size Me" have received a considerable amount of recognition for their subject matter and film styles.Many university students are trying their hand at the business of documentary filming.Gregory Tedesco, a senior film major, said documentaries often paint a picture for their viewers, giving them a choice of which angle to pay attention to."It's good for students to understand why they believe certain things," he said.
