Heres how she impressed her bosses in four simple steps:
1.
Im the glue that holds the edifice together.
Except for Michael Moore.

Credit: David Giesbrecht
Not too shabby, she remarks afterward, but Id like to do that again.
Its also a welcome break from the pairs incessant critiquing, she jokes.
They are very demanding, she says with a sigh.

IFC
They often say, Helen, that was hopeless.
Do it again, hey.'
It should be calledDocumentary Matters, because it does, she says.
Documentaries are an extremely important way to learn about different cultures and worlds.
But what about the titles seemingly essential exclamation point?
So,Documentary Matters!?
With enthusiasm like that, its no wonder she scored the job!
Documentary Now!returns Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 10 p.m. A version of this story appears inEntertainment Weeklyissue #1430.