For a documentary about local nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to focus on their emotional and physical struggles while keeping it real. Since I can’t film inside a hospital, I’ll rely on interviews, personal footage, news clips, and photos as “visual evidence” to share their stories. Instead of capturing them in a clinical setting, I’ll show nurses at home after long shifts or connecting with family remotely, which really highlights the isolation they faced.
As noted in the reading, “behavior is visual evidence,” and “making documentaries… means filming the behavior of people.” I’ll get into how these nurses coped with their experiences and the toll the pandemic took on them. Their personal narratives will drive the film, giving a genuine look at their challenges and triumphs.
I also plan to incorporate symbolic visuals like empty streets and discarded protective gear to further illustrate the pandemic’s impact. By showcasing the human side of this crisis, I hope to convey the resilience and dedication of nurses during such an unprecedented time.