Most of my films have been documentaries, but I'm also very interested in narrative filmmaking. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes documentary film filmmake
I've always been interested in how people think, how they react to challenges in their lives - what makes people tick. I've also always been passionate about social issues and causes, and I wanted to make films that addressed important issues in very human terms. Barbara Kopple addresschallengefilm share on social
We never really know what's around the corner when we're filming - what turn a story will take, what a character will do or say to surprise us, how the events in the world will impact our story. Barbara Kopple charactercornerevent Change image and share on social
I think I still have that same drive and determination, the same curiosity and passion for filmmaking that I did when I first started. Every film brings with it unique challenges and experiences, and I approach every one with the same enthusiasm. Barbara Kopple approachbringchallenge share on social
Every time I see documentaries or infomercials about little kids with cancer, I just freak out. It affects me on the highest emotional level... Anytime I think about it, it makes me sadder than anything I can think of. Kurt Cobain affectanytimecancer share on social
My background is in filmmaking, and my mentor is Dusan Makavejev, who combined fiction and documentary. Joshua Oppenheimer backgroundcombinedocumentary Change image and share on social