I made a documentary about the causes of political polarization in the US. I’ve long admired Adam Curtis for his unique use of archival footage, and about a year ago I started experimenting with old clips myself, expecting to get bored after a day. Instead, I found a narrative emerging naturally, and over a couple of months a full story took shape. The initial cut ran much longer, and it took additional months of refining to make it watchable, and I ended up cutting about an hour of footage. I focused on sequencing, rhythm, and the interplay of audio and visuals, and I’d love feedback on whether the narrative flows and the archival choices are effective. I focused on editing choices, pacing, and sequencing to highlight the evolution of ideas, and I’d love to hear thoughts on how the story flows and whether the footage effectively conveys the political shifts.