Representing the Other Reality

Duncan argues that representing the 'other' reality is problematic because the very act of representation demands an interpretation and therefore the distortion of that reality. Discussing the documentary films of Nick Torrens, Duncan notes that, 'In his substantial boidy of work, Torrens maintains integrity to his material, seeking to unravel and expose the assumed meanings that define his subject's expectations and environment.' The films discussed in this article include: All That Glitters, Darling River Kids, Running from the Ghost, To Get Rich is Glorious and The Men Who Would Conquer China.