Periagoge
Scenario

How well-intentioned representation can perpetuate harmful stereotypes

My documentary about Ethiopian coffee farmers wins awards but my subjects tell me the film makes them look primitive to international audiences

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The filmmaker grapples with unintended consequences of documentary work that reinforces problematic perceptions.

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Mura
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