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Introduction to Documentary

by Bill Nichols

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Introduction to Documentary provides a one-of-a-kind overview of the most important topics and issues in documentary history and criticism. Designed for students in any field that makes use of visual evidence and persuasive strategies, from the law to anthropology, and from history to journalism, this book spells out the distinguishing qualities of documentary. A wide-ranging and freewheeling form of filmmaking, documentary has not yet received a proper, written introduction to its public, or its future makers.

Introduction to Documentary is not organized as a history of the form although its examples span a century of filmmaking. Instead, this book offers suggestive answers to basic issues that have stood at the center of all debate on documentary from its very beginnings to today. Each chapter takes up a distinct question from How did documentary filmmaking get started? to Why are ethical issues central to documentary? These questions move through issues of ethics, form, modes, voice, history and politics, among others. A final chapter addresses the question of how to write about documentary in a clear, convincing manner. Introduction to Documentary provides the foundational key to further explorations in this exceptionally vital area of filmmaking today.

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An overview of important topics and issues in documentary history and criticism. Each chapter takes up a distinct question from "How did documentary filmmaking get started?" to "Why are ethical issues central to documentary?". Issues of form, modes, voice, history and more are addressed.

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Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes filmography.
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ISBN:
9780253214690
Author:
Nichols, Bill
Publisher:
Indiana University Press
Location:
Bloomington, Ind.
Subject:
Film - History & Criticism
Subject:
History and criticism
Subject:
Documentary films
Subject:
Film & Video - History & Criticism
Subject:
Documentary films -- History and criticism.
Copyright:
2001
Series Volume:
1966
Publication Date:
October 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
248
Dimensions:
9.00x6.62x.60 in. .97 lbs.
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