This film was so thought provoking and interesting to watch. It was powerful in addressing real issues, and revealed oppression while at the same time being a thrilling documentary. Director Kristen Johnson does an outstanding job in using her skills to create a beautiful masterpiece. The way the camera was first person throughout the entire film gave me a chance to endure a journey with the documentarian to explore different areas of the world and different types of struggles.
There were many memorable moments in the film that really pulled on my emotions and made me think deeply. Mainly the scene about the woman that was a single mom in clinic in Alabama, there for an abortion I believe. This scene was so emotional for me as I never seen the woman’s face, yet the sound of her voice in addition to the footage of focus on her hands was effective in making me feel the sorrow, saddness, and disappointment in the room. Here Johnson even includes her own voice in that moment and you almost feel as though you are there in the clinic with them. There is also a feeling of hope as she comforts the subject and new friend through this emotional connection.
I really enjoyed how Johnson was able to give credit to the documentarian role in demonstrating what is gone through to create a film. There were a few things included that I wish I knew a little more about. For example the kid with one eye, and the part where the location is withheld and it seemed as if a substance was being mixed or something was being made. The film was overall great and I loved it.