Intelligence Work: The Politics of American Documentary (Film and Culture Series),Used

Intelligence Work: The Politics of American Documentary (Film and Culture Series),Used

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Intelligence Work establishes a new genealogy of American social documentary, proposing a fresh critical approach to the aesthetic and political issues of nonfiction cinema and media. Jonathan Kahana argues that the use of documentary film by intellectuals, activists, government agencies, and community groups constitutes a nationalpublic form of culture, one that challenges traditional oppositions between official and vernacular speech, between high art and popular culture, and between academic knowledge and common sense. Placing iconic images and the work of celebrated filmmakers next to overlooked and rediscovered productions, Kahana demonstrates how documentary collects and delivers the evidence of the American experience to the public sphere, where it lends force to political movements and gives substance to the social imaginary.

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  • Q: What is the main topic of 'Intelligence Work: The Politics of American Documentary'? A: The book explores the genealogy of American social documentary, focusing on the aesthetic and political dimensions of nonfiction cinema and media.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Intelligence Work' is Jonathan Kahana.
  • Q: When was 'Intelligence Work' published? A: The book was published on July 7, 2008.
  • Q: What is the binding type of 'Intelligence Work'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: How many pages are in 'Intelligence Work'? A: The book contains 436 pages.
  • Q: Is 'Intelligence Work' a new book? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
  • Q: What kind of insights does the book provide about documentary films? A: The book argues that documentary films serve as a national-public form of culture that challenges traditional distinctions between various forms of speech and knowledge.
  • Q: What series is 'Intelligence Work' a part of? A: It is part of the Film and Culture Series.
  • Q: Does 'Intelligence Work' include illustrations? A: Yes, the edition of the book is illustrated.
  • Q: What themes are covered in 'Intelligence Work'? A: The book covers themes of political movements, social imaginaries, and the role of documentary in the public sphere.

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