Elwes brings up an interesting point when he mentions how video was revered for its ability to capture the truth when it first came out. Elwes says that the authenticity of video was later questioned when more technologically-advanced methods of video-making was invented and video artists such as Vito Acconci featured this concept in their work. This question of authenticity has many political implications as well since video and photography record history. Some people have said that the Holocaust and the lesser known Rape of Nanjing did not happen since the photographic and video documentation was fabricated. People who believe that the Holocaust and the Rape of Nanjing did indeed happen are afraid that, when the remaining survivors of the Rape of Nanjing and the Holocaust pass away, belief that the Rape of Nanjing and the Holocaust was fabricated would strengthen. Do videos and photos depicting human rights violations invoke more skepticism than trust in the source today? This is especially important regarding human rights violations not widely known. (on time, but edited)