Nichols, Bill.

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?

9780253214690 (pbk.)


Documentary films--History and criticism.

070.18 / NIC