Every human being’s life is a story, filled with all sorts of colors and history, yet some people learn to seize the moment and find more color in their day-to-day life. When we hang out with friends and tell them how our day went, we’re sharing a bond and communicating those colors of our lives. Creating a personal documentary or writing an autobiography is no different, except in the choice of medium used. For those who understand how to express the colors of their lives in an exceptionally vivid manor, they have the potention to become passionate artists. While Ross McElwee could be described as monotone and lacking color, the story behind his escapades and travels are genuine and absolutely intriguing. I will listen to the life of any man who, after being dumped and against all doubt, still preservers in his desire to travel and make a movie, let alone a man with a strong enough drive to travel across the country to find love. Regardless of McElwee’s monotone character, the sincerity of his choices and actions lead him down a vibrant life that couldn’t be mimicked by another. McElwee isn’t caught up in superficialities and establishments, and instead is choosing to “do him” by living his life to whatever extent he desires. He may be a hopeless romantic, but in seeing his motivation and drive to chase down what he loves, I developed an envy for his dedication. The world deserves to see the day-to-day life of a man who seizes the day like McElwee does, which I believe is what draws audiences to spend three whole hours watching his movie.
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