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by Bill Nichols (Author) "Every film is a documentary..." (more)
Key Phrases: participatory documentary, documentary film practice, performative documentary, World War, Hoop Dreams, John Grierson (more...)
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Book Description
" . . . this engaging, thoughtful, accessible, and comprehensive work will stimulate many." -- Choice

Noted film scholar Bill Nichols 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 issues and concepts that characterize documentary film and video production and provides the foundational key to further explorations in this exceptionally vital area of filmmaking today.

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A comprehensive introduction to the issues and concepts that characterize documentary film and video production.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 223 pages
  • Publisher: Indiana University Press (November 15, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0253214696
  • ISBN-13: 978-0253214690
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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