VOICED Sundance welcomes fiction and fact alike

The video discusses a film festival featuring over 100 independent films, with a focus on documentaries. Robert Redford highlights the importance of documentaries in filling gaps left by traditional news media. Two documentaries, 'The Tillman Story' and 'Restrepo', are examined. 'The Tillman Story' recounts the tragic death of NFL player Patrick Tillman in Afghanistan, revealing the complexities and cover-ups surrounding his death. 'Restrepo' provides a raw look at the lives of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, emphasizing the challenges and futility of war. The video encourages viewers to reflect on America's military policies and the skepticism surrounding them.

What role does Robert Redford believe documentaries play in today's media landscape?

• They provide entertainment.

• They fill the gap left by traditional news media.

• They are a form of artistic expression.

• They are primarily for educational purposes.

What was the initial portrayal of Patrick Tillman's death?

• He was a hero killed by enemy forces.

• He was a victim of a natural disaster.

• He died in a car accident.

• He was killed by a fellow soldier.

What was the actual cause of Patrick Tillman's death?

• He was killed by friendly fire.

• He died of natural causes.

• He was a victim of a terrorist attack.

• He was killed by enemy forces.

What does the documentary 'Restrepo' focus on?

• The political decisions in Washington.

• The daily life of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan.

• The life of Afghan civilians.

• The history of the Afghan conflict.

What challenge do the soldiers in 'Restrepo' face?

• Insufficient military training.

• Communication barriers with the local population.

• Lack of food supplies.

• Political disagreements among themselves.