Identification through realism and fiction

Fiction and truth are separate ideas but always work in some type of ratio. Without truth, fiction is unattainable, and without fiction, or a constructed narration, truth can be horribly boring and drawn out. Films that take place during a specific time use the time for a prop. The time era helps narrate a story, it does not keep the message time specific. Nichols uses American Graffiti as an example. Yes, the film does comment on the restlessness of teens during the 1950s, not much has changed within human nature today. Errol Morris does a good job at mixing truth and fiction. All his stories are true but keeps the viewers engaged by placing truth in a fiction format. Also, Nichols mentions Triumph of the Will, as an example of fiction in truth. Because the editing is used to enforce and idea and not continuity it is an example of distorted truth; fiction. We watch these films because the use of fiction brings us in and entertains us while pointing out the heart of the film.