Yet, as film theorist Bill Nichols wrote, "The successful careers of many documentary filmmakers have been built on the misfortune of others."During Ukraine's 10 years of war, approaches to documenting reality have continually evolved. Ukrainian filmmakers are often said to use the camera as a weapon, recording war crimes and their consequences through various technologies. However, even with the best of intentions, this weapon can wound. The camera has immense power; it invades the personal space of those experiencing pain and risks turning their suffering into spectacle. The common ethical dilemma is how to portray war effectively while finding the right ethical angle for both the subjects and the audience. "The camera has immense power; it invades the personal space of those experiencing pain and risks turning their suffering into spectacle.