Representing reality in documentaries Film studies essay
In the field of films and cinema, a documentary is a film that is in some way an attempt to show reality as it really is. In this essay we focus on the documentary by American filmmaker Morgan Spurlock. By the end of this essay, we should hopefully conclude whether Morgan Spurlock used the Journal overview. Studies in Documentary Film is the first refereed scholarly journal devoted to the history, theory, criticism, and practice of documentary film. In recent years we have witnessed increased visibility of documentary films through conferences, the success of general cinema releases and the re-emergence of: When women are hired as directors and writers, more female characters are used Sutherland amp Feltey, 2017. films with at least one female director and/or writer, women percent of all speaking characters.” An Examination of Gender Inequality by Ian Kunsey 29.Th Film Summary. 13th is a thought-provoking documentary directed by Ava DuVernay. The film delves into the complex and deep-rooted issues of racial inequality and mass incarceration in the United States. minutes, 13th takes viewers on a historical journey through the American legal system. Mise-en-scene: The appearance of the pale man: blood-stained nails and the eyes in the hand create a threatening image for the audience and the blood represents danger. In this scene will occur · The, in documentary film production where people participate because of their special knowledge and experience, there is a risk that this knowledge will be misused to improve the arguments set out by the government. Subject to Reality explores the consequences of this cross-pollination as it has shaped women's documentaries, and especially the realist films that have been glossed over as 'boring' 'organizing tools' or merely 'talking feature films'. Keywords: women's films, documentary, feminism, ethnography, politics, ethics, realism.