INTERVIEW TIM CRAGG
Definition sits down with sought-after documentary DOP Tim Cragg to discuss the genre’s evolution THE experience IS EQUAL TO THE creative craft FOR ME”
WORDS Nicola Foley
D ocumentaries are booming exploded into mainstream culture over the last few years, captivating global audiences with true-crime sagas, eye- opening exposés and glossy profiles of celebrities. This meteoric rise is no coincidence. Streaming giants like Netflix have turned real-life stories into binge-worthy entertainment, packing their libraries with docs and reshaping how we consume and connect with the genre – and the impact is clear. Back in 2007, when Netflix first launched as a VOD service, only 5% of its global subscribers tuned in to watch documentaries. Today, that number has reached a whopping 78%, and it only takes a quick glance at the streamer’s top-ten lists to see how prolifically documentaries feature. at the moment. Once a niche corner of filmmaking, they have
THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE Working on The Manhattan Alien Abduction (above), left Cragg and crew (left) questioning their beliefs
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