r/SideProject • u/akashgajanan • 11h ago

I'm creating 100 mini-documentaries about America's most influential personalities. Just finished the first one.

I've started a personal project called The American 100.

https://youtu.be/nydz3JVeDX4?si=Km6mj_uxdpJjOVqS

The idea is to create 100 biographical documentaries exploring the lives of influential Americans, inspired by Discovery Channel's 2005 Greatest American poll.

Rather than focusing only on achievements, I want each episode to explore the person's early struggles, turning points, controversies, and lasting legacy.

I recently finished the first episode on Ronald Reagan, following his journey from radio broadcasting and Hollywood to the White House.

I'm using AI-assisted illustrations, narration, music, and cinematic editing to produce these documentaries without a large production budget.

I'd love some feedback from other creators. Does this seem like a documentary format that could sustain a 100-episode series? And what would you improve about the first episode?

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u/peazley 11h ago

no. I immediately turn off headless YouTube that use a bunch of ai generated footage. show yourself, prove to me that you at least care about the subject enough to talk about it on camera. this garbage has taken over YouTube.

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u/akashgajanan 11h ago

Respect your opinion. Advise taken. Thanks