Stories We Tell(2012) May 2026

: The film is as much about how we tell stories as it is about the story itself. Polley includes shots of herself directing the interviews and her father in the recording booth, emphasizing the artifice involved in constructing any narrative. Critical Legacy and Themes

The documentary is structured as an investigation where Polley interviews her siblings, her father Michael, and friends of her mother to piece together Diane’s life. Diane passed away from cancer when Sarah was only 11, leaving behind a legacy of vibrant energy and hidden layers. Stories We Tell(2012)

Polley uses a unique blend of real archival material and "faux" home video to challenge traditional documentary conventions. : The film is as much about how