Introduction to documentary /
Bill Nichols.
- Bloomington, Ind. : Indiana University Press, c2001.
- xviii, 223 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes filmography. Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Why are ethical issues central to documentary filmaking? - 2. How do documentaries differ from other types of film? - 3. What gives documentary films a voice of their own? - 4. What are documentaries about? - 5. How did documentary filmmaking get started? - 6. What types of documentary are there? - 7. How have documentaries addressed social and political issues? - 8. How can we write effectively about documentary?