Banksy's Fiction Documentary

Banksy's Exit Through the Gift Shop was a great example of a fiction documentary. The documentary's purpose seems to change as it progresses. This shifting purpose is a great example of a fictional element because the majority of documentaries have a set purpose or message that they want to give to the audience. Also, if their message changes while they are making the film then they usually edit out the extra parts. The things that made the documentary more credible was the fact that they interviewed experts in the art industry. For example, they had interviews with an art collector, graffiti artists, and Banksy himself. Another thing that made the documentary more credible and believable was the fact that when Thierry gave up his filming to become an artist he made a full show. He showed a team of workers who were working on the production of his show. However, Thierry's art did not seem legitimate. The Campbell's spray can seems to be copying Andy Warhol. Another thing that was completely absurd was when Thierry injured himself. Although they filmed an interview with a doctor it is highly unlikely to get an actual injury on tape. It seemed like there was some major acting going on there!