Because of these elements, the documentary obtains a higher level of credibility. Despite the fact that the writers and narrators are famous, Robbins' direction ensures that there is no doubt who this film is about: the girls. .
Liam Neeson, the only male narrator, speaks during the intervals that separate each of the girl's stories. During the opening sequence when it is explained how the stories will be presented, Neeson tells the audience, "These are true stories, if sometimes re-imagined to capture the things these girls, and these writers, want you to see." While these stories may not be "historically accurate"," they are reality for the girls. In many of the stories, the girl's emotions and experiences are brought to life through animation. This gives the viewer an intimate look into the mind of these girls and the emotions they felt throughout their experiences. In certain ways, this makes these stories even more real than a completely factual recreation of an event. "She plays herself in the story from her own life that you are about to see, " narrates Liam Neeson during the opening segment. The audience travels around the world and sees first hand what these girls go through to simply get an education. The suffering and sadness that exists in their lives shrinks next to the blinding light of hope and perseverance embodied in these girls. Their situations are heartbreaking, but their bravery and optimism is enough to inspire even the unlikeliest of audiences and ignite a passion for change in everyone who meets them through this film. Because of its triumph in the world of documentary filmmaking, "Girl Rising" provides an opportunity for audiences around the world to meet some of the most amazing young women and girls that they otherwise would have never had the privilege of knowing. .
Documentaries are difficult to separate into categories because of their many differences.
