Nichols has a very interesting and unique take on what documentary is. He brings up the idea of five main different types of film modes: observational, expository, participatory, poetic and the reflexive mode. Each mode deals with different concepts that each bring on their own perspective to films. One particularly interesting piece that Nicholas talks about is in the observation mode. Within this mode, which is not seen too often in may modern documentary films, their is no “voice of god” narration, but rather a compilation of films that is carefully edited together to tell a story.
In the famous “Johnny” scene of “Titicut Follies” we see a man who is singing in the frame, although there is no narration to guide the piece, we can tell what the message is that is trying to be conveyed to the audience. The observational mode of documentary does an excellent job at conveying a messaging without saying very much, and allows the majority of what is going on to fall into the own interpretation of the audience.
Here is the link to the Johnny Scene: “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ettRPOwVLm8"
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