A Few Thoughts on Jennifer Baichwal’s Act of God and Manufactured Landscapes
I saw Jennifer Baichwal’s new documentary, Act of God, over the weekend and I’ve been mulling over that film – along with her award-winning documentary Manufactured Landscapes (2007) – all week. Both films are chock full of breathtaking imagery, and Baichwal’s directorial style, more contemplative than argumentative, is super refreshing. But the overall quality and impact of both films couldn’t be more different. ok
