The True/False Film Festival (T/F) in Columbia, Missouri enjoyed its third incarnation this past February. Already hailed as a haven for nonfiction makers from across the world, T/F continues to amaze and delight. Not that any is necessarily needed, but this festival is more proof that the popularity of documentary films is on the rise. But it is also evident that there is much more to a festival than merely screening films. The creation of David Wilson and Paul Sturtz, T/F is pushing the boundaries of what a documentary film festival can be. "It's a playful name for us," quips Sturtz. "The
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