Q&A: ‘Cameraperson’ Director Kirsten Johnson on Bending Stereotypes, Depicting Violence & Immortalizing Loved Ones

Kirsten Johnson, the critically-acclaimed cinematographer behind some of the most impactful and revealing documentaries in recent history — from “Fahrenheit 9/11″ to “Darfur Now,””Citizenfour” and “The Invisible War” — struck a chord with “Cameraperson,” an unconventional, enlightening and utterly personal documentary featuring raw footage captured by Johnson over decades spent traveling the globe.

Without resorting to a voice over or a linear narration, “Cameraperson” sheds light on injustices, racial crimes and genocides, bends stereotypes and gives us a glimpse into her inner world and the ethical dilemmas inherent to her profession….

http://variety.com/2017/film/global/cameraperson-director-kirsten-johnson-on-stereotypes-violence-immortality-1201955015/