Category: Week 11 (10/22 + 10/24) • Documentary
Navigating the Documentary
In times of writers strikes and SAG AFTRA Walkouts, documentaries and other reality-ridden entertainment become increasingly valuable and mass produced. With the lack of new episodes of our favorite d... Read MoreA search for truth in documentaries (Reader)
According to the authors of Film Art, a documentary “claims to present factual information of the world.” However, the objectivity of documentaries is debatable; even though the filmmakers... Read MoreThe Hidden History of Paris is Burning (Searcher)
The documentary “Paris Is Burning” presents a unique glimpse into the lives of queer people of color who found solace, identity, and a sense of belonging in the world of drag balls. This s... Read MoreWeek 11 (Searcher): What’s Special About Documentaries?
Before arriving at this week, I was curious to know what content we would be covering about documentaries. I have watched a few documentaries. I would not say I am a huge fan, but if a documentary com... Read More