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A Matter of Facts
Starting with a scene from Squat Theatre's "Mr Dead and Mrs Free" shot in their storefront theatre on West 23rd Street, Chelsea, New York, "A Matter of Facts" draws a parallel narrative which follows the characters from the theatre into real life.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary explores the nature of facts and how they are presented, often with a satirical edge. It delves into the construction of truth and the subjective interpretation of information.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary from 1982, specific critical reception is not widely documented. However, films of this nature often aim to provoke thought and discussion on their subject matter.
What Reviewers Say
Explores the philosophical underpinnings of what constitutes a 'fact'.
Often utilizes a thought-provoking and sometimes humorous approach.
Aims to encourage viewers to question information sources.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short documentary is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by the Central Office of Information (COI) in the UK, which was responsible for providing information and publicity on behalf of government departments.
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