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Today, we discussed the documentary. Moreland’s article affected the way we understand the dynamics of a documentary, as well as its historical accuracy.  For example, the typical filmmaker is from the entertainment industry, rather than being a scholar of the particular topic at hand. Moreover, film is the predominant medium through which individuals get their information today. Therefore, it is up to the scholars who are working on the film to make sure the documentary is historically accurate and without a bias.