"I wanted to show people what was actually happening." When thousands of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, cameras were rolling like no other angry mob has encountered in the history of the world. White supremacists, journalists, Congressional representatives, and bystanders alike captured the shocking events on smartphones and action cams from a thousand different perspectives. So far, one filmmaker has already cut the unprecedented footage into a feature-length documentary. It's dark, it's treacherous, and it's nearly commentary-free. Jym Pagel of NightDocs spoke with No Film School to explain his process of making The Capitol Riot: As It Happened, and why it is a vital portrait. First, here is the full-length documentary. It features a chronological layout of the Capitol riots. And due to the graphic nature of some of the events, you will need to spend an extra click to confirm with YouTube that you understand before you view. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 22 January, 2021