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My Favorite Documentary
The Fairy Faith is a delightful documentary about the wee ones, with wonderful interviews with many people who have seen fairies and elves in Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Skye, and Canada. I especially loved the way the classic folk tales about fairies were interspersed with people telling their very own stories about first-hand observations, and the footage of the knolls and woods and streams where fairies are so often seen. The Fairy Faith really takes off toward the end of the film, where the real-life witnesses describe increasingly hair-raising incidents with fairies and elves. Another high point of this film is the interview with artist Brian Froud, whose spectacular paintings and sculptures bring the faces and personalities of fairies out of hiding and into view. <
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>Documentary film-maker John Walker describes becoming interested in fairies because of his grandmother's faith that they were real, and Walker's journey to meet with other believers is clearly intended to delve deeper into finding a better understanding for why some people have such faith in these little ones. I was impressed to see how many people in The Fairy Faith are such strong believers in fairies, and how their stories clearly indicate that there are some things we humans just barely comprehend. <
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>Of all the documentaries I've seen in recent years, this is the one that I want to watch again and again. I love the gorgeous scenery, the fascinating tales, the captivating art work, and the spell-binding stories by those who have witnessed the fairies in real life... this is my favorite documentary!

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Beautiful, enjoyable documentary
A rare and enjoyable documentary examining the belief in fairies from a diverse group of individuals and locations. On top of the enjoyable interviews, the scenery filmed was so beautiful and well done it is a worth watching for that reason alone.

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"The believers believed it, and the unbelievers didn't."
"The Fairy Faith", a documentary from filmmaker John Walker explores the world of fairies. Walker's grandmother believed in them, and on a quest to answer some of the lingering questions from his past, Walker travels to Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Skye before returning to Cape Breton. At these spectacularly beautiful locations, Walker interviews a variety of colourful characters--who all believe in fairies to one degree or another. He interviews a harpist, an artist, a paranormal specialist, and a Celtic mythology professor amongst others. Most of those interviewed have never personally seen fairies--nonetheless their faith is unshakeable. Walker saves the interviews with those who claim to have seen fairies to the end of the film. <
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>The film explores some of the folklore associated with fairies, but I was a little disappointed that the film did not mention the Cottlingley fairy incident of the 19th century. As it is, the comments made by interviewees remain largely anecdotal--although the film did touch on the idea that fairies were co-opted and altered by the Victorians. <
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>For those interested in fairies, the film has some interesting segments. Skeptics will probably laugh their heads off. If the film is supposed to convince viewers of the existence of fairies, I think it fails due to the over reliance on anecdotal comments. Some additional scholarly material would not have been amiss. As is, the film is a pleasant--and pretty--diversion--displacedhuman