Originally released in 1998; Documenting the Documentary responded to a scholarly landscape in which documentary film was largely understudied and undervalued aesthetically; and analyzed instead through issues of ethics; politics; and film technology. Editors Barry Keith Grant and Jeannette Sloniowski addressed this gap by presenting a useful survey of the artistic and persuasive aspects of documentary film from a range of critical viewpoints. This new edition of Documenting the Documentary adds five new essays on more recent films in addition to the text of the first edition. Thirty-one film and media scholars; many of them among the most important voices in the area of documentary film; cover the significant developments in the history of documentary filmmaking from Nanook of the North (1922); the first commercially released documentary feature; to contemporary independent film and video productions like Werner Herzogs Grizzly Man (2005) and the controversial Borat (2006). The works discussed also include representative examples of many important national and stylistic movements and various production contexts; from mainstream to avant-garde. In all; this volume offers a series of rich and revealing analyses of those "regimes of truth" that still fascinate filmgoers as much today as they did at the very beginnings of film history.As documentary film and visual media become increasingly important ways for audiences to process news and information; Documenting the Documentary continues to be a vital resource to understanding the genre. Students and teachers of film studies and fans of documentary film will appreciate this expanded classic volume.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fan of This Book about Fanny!By BPThis book is an insightful look at the life of Fanny Bixby Spencer. Marcia Harris has a smooth; easy and informative writing style and the book is fun to read as well as a great learning experience. It will appeal to readers of many ages and interests!What is not clear from the title of "Long Beachs Inspirational Firebrand" is that Fanny Bixby Spencer was an instrumental force in several local communities surrounding Long Beach and across the nation. In addition to Long Beach; she was active in cities such as Boston; Fullerton; Costa Mesa; Los Angeles and other adjacent cities; towns and areas as she was a very involved social activist!Marcia Harris herself is an inspiration as she has been a teacher; educator; historical re-enactor and has held various other supporting roles in the communities surrounding Long Beach! She does the character re-enactment of Fanny Bixby Spencer justice!This book should definitely be placed on your Summer Reading List!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fannys InfluenceBy Ruth ArthurThis book about Fanny Bixby Spencer is a real page turner! She was a force of nature and accomplished so much in her few short years! From Marcia Harriss moving prose; I feel like Ive made a new friend that I admire greatly.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy JuniperFantastic. Loved this history.
