This essay will highlight the style and aforementioned issues which resulted from The Thin Blue Line. Following more classical notions of documentary theory, truth is often related to the cameras ability to gather and record. ... This resulted in the rise of cinema verite's claim to truth, which was based on the ability of technology to produce portable equipment that enabled the camera to gather and record information more reliably than ever before. ... That is, to free Randall Adams by using the most effective means possible. This motivation also enabled Morris to empower t...

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