A New History of Documentary Film

A New History of Documentary Film offers a fresh perspective on the field's origins and growth, emphasizing the interplay between approaches and the impact of economics, technology, and artistry. It includes new research, expanded coverage of women and people of color, streaming, animated documentaries, and a list of filmmakers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

A New History of Documentary Film offers a fresh perspective on the field's origins and development, with a focus on the interplay between various approaches and the individuals who created them. The edition emphasizes the impact of economics, technology, and artistry on the form, while also providing an additional chapter that explores the story of English language documentary to the present day. Additionally, the book includes increased coverage of women and people of color in documentary production, as well as streaming and animated documentaries. A comprehensive list of documentary filmmakers is also included, organized chronologically by the years of their activity in the field.

Weight: 702g
Dimension: 228 x 153 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501385155
Edition number: 3 ed