Ep 16. Intermediate Documentary Filmmaking

In Community season 2 episode 16, titled "Intermediate Documentary Filmmaking," the study group is tasked with assisting their notoriously eccentric and self-absorbed biology professor, Dr. Kane (Michael K. Williams), in creating a documentary about Greendale Community College. As they undertake this project, the group realizes that the professor's ulterior motive is to win an award for his work, and they must navigate his unpredictable behavior and inflated ego.

To capture footage for the documentary, the group splits into pairs and sets out to interview various members of the Greendale community. While some interviews go smoothly, others are derailed by Dr. Kane's antics, causing tensions to rise among the group. As they struggle to maintain their professionalism and complete the project on time, they also must contend with growing suspicions about Dr. Kane's true intentions.

Throughout the episode, the documentary-style filming provides a unique perspective on the characters and their interactions, highlighting their quirks and idiosyncrasies in a way that is both entertaining and insightful. The use of talking head interviews, found footage, and other documentary techniques adds a depth and richness to the storytelling that is both surprising and effective.

As the episode draws to a close, the group must confront Dr. Kane about his hidden agenda and decide whether to continue working with him or to strike out on their own. The final scenes provide a satisfying conclusion to this often-hilarious and always engaging episode, leaving viewers eager for more of the zany antics and offbeat humor that make Community such a standout show.