Why Audiences Love Unfiltered, Character-Driven Documentaries

How do you take a hyper-local regional event and turn it into a documentary with universal global appeal? Director Pat Taggart (No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story) explains how focusing on core human themes—like underdog triumph, freedom of expression, and chaotic "runaway train" energy—makes local stories resonate worldwide. He also breaks down his character selection strategy for sifting through hundreds of wild personalities to find the 40 most compelling subjects for the screen.