under heavy fire, we hold our positions, but let's talk strategy, not about the skirmish but on pioneering in the realm of documentary filmmaking. initially, in the briefing room, ideas might feel cloistered, confined to what we know or what's been done before. but it's crucial, like navigating through a minefield, to discredit any doubts and fearlessly initiate afresh. in this battle for creativity and truth, breaking out from the cloistered beginnings can lead to groundbreaking documentaries that reshape our understanding of the world.