Reflexive Documentaries

A reflexive documentary is one where the maker is present and part of the narrative. The audience is interested in what the documentary is about but also how it is made. Louis Theroux and Nick Broomfield are examples of reflexive documentary makers. I will do more research on them and their work. Reflexive documentaries can be called more engaging as the audience sees what the documentary maker goes through to make the film, although they are also very good at swaying peoples opinions. They are usually truthful and focus on 'realism' but as the documentary maker is narrating and addressing the audience they are able to sway their views.