Capturing reality the art of documentary

Ferrari, Pepita. (Added Author). National Film Board of Canada. (Added Author).

Summary: "A genre as unique asthe people who bring it to life, documentary challenges perceptions and inspires critical reflection on our world. But do documentaries represent the "truth'? Over 30 renowned directors--including Errol Morris, Nick Broomfield and Werner Herzog--reflect on the power of their craft, and their ethical and social responsibility as filmmakers in Capturing reality: The art of Documentary. With emotionally charged insight and clips from essential works of the genre, this is a livelyand panoramic view of contemporary cinema unlike any other."--Container.

Record details

Physical Description: videorecording (DVD)
videodisc
2 videodiscs (97 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: 2 disc special ed.
Publisher: [Canada] : Mongrel Media : National Film Board of Canada, c2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008. Title from English version. Bonus disc includes over 4 hours of additional content.
Formatted Contents Note:	Disc 1: feature documentary ; Disc 2: bonus content.
Language Note:	Engish with optional French subtitles and French credits.