Feed

Feed is a 1992 documentary film which utilizes direct cinema. This documentary takes a look at the 1992 presidential campaign. In this documentary, the audience gets to see how politicians act on and off of camera. In order to show this, the filmmaker intercuts official footage with unofficial footage. The documentary shows Governor Jerry Brown before he goes on air. Brown is really worried about his appearance and has to have his tie perfect. When he does go on air, he seems calm and concentrated on the issues. Although he may seem like he is only concerned about the political matters while on camera, he is really worried about his appearance before that camera is turned on.

Several presidential candidates are shown throughout this documentary. The audience gets to see the unofficial footage of them putting on makeup and nervously awaiting for the cameras to turn on so they can start their speeches. When they are not on air, they have casual conversations and talk about other topics besides the campaign. The candidates' attitudes and personalities completely change when they are on camera. They are not acting like their true selves. Instead, they are performing for Americans, trying to get the people to like them, and trying to get ahead in the polls. This documentary is interesting because the audience gets to see the candidates as real people and then as performers.