Capturing Reality(2008)
Capturing Reality Synopsis
From cinema-verite; pioneers Albert Maysles and Joan Churchill to maverick movie makers like Errol Morris, Werner Herzog and Nick Broomfield, the world's best documentarians reflect upon the unique power of their genre. Capturing Reality explores the complex creative process that goes into making non-fiction films. Deftly charting the documentarian's journey, it poses the question: can film capture reality?
Capturing Reality (2008) is a documentary film directed by Pepita Ferrari, released on November 1, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Errol Morris, Werner Herzog, Jessica Yu and Albert Maysles. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Pepita Ferrari
- Writers:
- Pepita Ferrari
- Producers:
- Michelle van Beusekom
- Cinematographer:
- Marc Gadoury
- Composer:
- Robert Marcel Lepage
- Status:
- Released
Capturing Reality Cast & Crew
Main cast
Errol Morris
as Self
Werner Herzog
as Self
Jessica Yu
as Self
Albert Maysles
as Self
Nick Broomfield
as Self
Laura Poitras
as Self
Kevin Macdonald
as Self
Patricio Guzmán
as Self
Jennifer Baichwal
as Self
Scott Hicks
as Self
Michel Brault
as Self
Molly Dineen
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Pepita Ferrari, written by Pepita Ferrari, produced by Michelle van Beusekom.
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Capturing Reality Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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Capturing Reality – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Capturing Reality online?
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Capturing Reality (2008) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Capturing Reality?
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The main cast of Capturing Reality (2008) includes Errol Morris, Werner Herzog, Jessica Yu, Albert Maysles and Nick Broomfield. The film was directed by Pepita Ferrari. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Capturing Reality released?
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Capturing Reality was released on November 1, 2008 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Capturing Reality worth watching?
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Capturing Reality (2008) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.