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Documenting The Documentary: Close Readings Of Documentary Film And Video, New And Expanded Edition (Contemporary Approaches To ,Used
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Documenting The Documentary Features Essays By 27 Film Scholars From A Wide Range Of Critical And Theoretical Perspectives. Each Essay Focuses On One Or Two Important Documentaries, Engaging In Questions Surrounding Ethics, Ideology, Politics, Power, Race, Gender, And Representationbut Always In Terms Of How They Arise Out Of Or Are Involved In The Reading Of Specific Documentaries As Particular Textual Constructions.By Closely Reading Documentaries As Rich Visual Works, This Anthology Fills A Void In The Critical Writing On Documentaries, Which Tends To Privilege Production Over Aesthetic Pleasure.As We Increasingly Perceive And Comprehend The World Through Visual Media, Understanding The Textual Strategies By Which Individual Documentaries Are Organized Has Become Critically Important. Documenting The Documentary Offers Clear, Serious, And Insightful Analyses Of Documentary Films, And Is A Welcome Balance Between Theory And Criticism, Abstract Conceptualization And Concrete Analysis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Documenting the Documentary'? A: 'Documenting the Documentary' explores the artistic and persuasive aspects of documentary film through various critical viewpoints, addressing its historical underrepresentation in academic discourse.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: Who are the editors of the book? A: The book is edited by Barry Keith Grant and Jeannette Sloniowski.
- Q: What is the publication date of this expanded edition? A: This expanded edition was published on December 16, 2013.
- Q: Are there any new essays included in this edition? A: Yes, the expanded edition includes five new essays that discuss more recent films.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in a paperback binding format.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: The book covers significant developments in documentary filmmaking, including analyses of historical films and contemporary works across various styles and production contexts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of film studies? A: Yes, it is a valuable resource for students and teachers of film studies, as well as fans of documentary film.
- Q: What types of films are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses a range of films from 'Nanook of the North' to contemporary independent films like 'Grizzly Man' and 'Borat'.
- Q: Does the book include discussions on documentary ethics and politics? A: Yes, it addresses ethical and political issues surrounding documentary film, reflecting on the genre's complexities.