Filmmaking, as an art form, can be something more when wielded as a weapon.
But whatisthat something more?
Oh, and having the whole Herculean effort narrated by Meryl Streep doesnt hurt.
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The uneven Part I splices together footage and talking heads with ease, but without rhythm.
But for all of Part Is awkward, repetitive structure, the series quickly establishes its depth.
That reflection transitions to Part III, the docu-series best chapter.
Capra speaks of being left speechless, colorless, bloodless.
Del Toro reflects on how the enormity of the task was ultimately worth it.
All five filmmakers returned home deeply affected by what they saw in the war.
