OSHER 333 - History of Documentary Filmmaking

Discover the stories behind documentary film's inception and development,from its anthropological roots documenting early civilizations to mid-century war propaganda, and from social activism to the voyeuristic aspects of reality TV. Learn how this medium has been used and continues to be used by society to shape the collective opinion of the world at large. Be able to recognize the mark of great documentary film making and critique the effectiveness of the message being delivered when the "facts" are presented with celluloid and sound.