13 Brutal Truths About Documentaries That Filmmakers LEARN Too Late!

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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Truth 1
5:18 - Truth 2
7:02 - Truth 3
9:22 - Truth 4
10:11 - Truth 5
12:11 - Truth 6
13:59 - Truth 7
14:56 - Truth 8
15:45 - Truth 9
17:59 - Truth 10
18:26 - Truth 11
18:58 - Truth 12
20:33 - Truth 13
20:53 - Final Thoughts

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