Dr. Moore Quinn, Ph.D.
We have been talking about how ethnography is rarely “value free.” Neither is ethnographic film.
Take a look at “Night Mail” and ask how this film might have been different had it been made independently rather than having been funded by “interested” parties.
Night Mail, Part 1
Night Mail, Part 2
Night Mail, Part 3
Here we have one of the first documentary films that features “interviewing.” Do you think the interviewees are “natural”? This is also a good opportunity to begin to deal with issues of representation. How is the subject of housing treated? How are the interviewees themselves treated? Do you think this film violates modern-day ethical standards [...]
Hello everyone,
There is so much potential for those interested in documentary films. Visit this site to learn about the best places to study the subject.
Ten Best Documentaries
For more information on this event, visit the CofC Calendar for Friday, November 7th. Students will receive extra credit if they attend this event and write a two (2) page summary.
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