Into the Abyss
Dir: Werner Herzog
2011
****
I find Herzog's typical lack of agenda to be refreshing although I think it confuses many. In Into the Abyss he explores why people kill, his only opinion voiced is that killing is wrong and the rest is as it is. It's the purest form of documentary really when you think about it, nothing is forced and no one is targeted. It is a document of people, at a time, in a place. You should always be the one who determines your own opinion, Werner simply instigates the discussion. My opinion? Don't live in Texas - if you don't get murdered you'll probably get hit by a train! In all seriousness though, this is worth watching for the honest interview with one of the fathers of the accused who is also serving time in prison. Heartbreaking stuff.