Documentary Film

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The expanded edition offers a comprehensive exploration of documentary filmmaking, integrating foundational texts with enhanced sections on readings, reviews, and discussion topics. It introduces a new segment on backgrounds and settings, focusing on the historical and biographical contexts of notable documentaries, including Triumph of the Will and mockumentaries like Best in Show. Featuring diverse perspectives from various filmmakers, the text emphasizes the complexity of documentary interpretation and encourages critical dialogue among students about films covering significant historical events and cultural issues.