2. Types:
Open vs Closed Narrative:
Open – Open narrative structure is when the documentary ends with loose ends and questions are left unanswered
Closed – Closed narrative is when the documentary ends with no loose ends
Single Strand vs Multi Strand:
Single Strand- only one narrative thread to the documentary
Multi-Strand- Multiple threads which often combine or crossover
Linear vs Non-Linear:
Linear- The documentary follows a chronological order
Non-Linear- Doesn’t follow chronological order- re-occurring flashbacks/flashforwards
Circular
Where the documentary starts and ends at the same point