I thought what the chapter had to say about research was interesting and important. I think it is a step we never put enough importance, especially for documentaries. We often think of what would be the best shot and such but if a lot of research is put before then the interviewer will most likely ask the most interesting questions and then get the most interesting answers which will always be compelling to the audience, whether the background is the best it could be or not. I often find myself thinking of shots even before being done with the research and it was good to read about to be reminded to not forget this crucial step.
I also like when the chapter mentions “don’t be afraid to ask basic questions.” I think that is important because sometimes we want to come up with the most interesting questions right off the bat but maybe asking simple questions at the beginning will first make the interviewee more comfortable and more likely to lead them to interesting comments and stories.