Kevin Macdonald is a Scottish director celebrated for his compelling films. His work often delves into the past and explores the human condition, examining historical events and personal narratives with equal intensity. Macdonald's approach is characterized by a profound interest in his subjects and their motivations, offering viewers insightful perspectives on the world.
Exploring the documentary film, this book traces its development from the first film shot by Louis Lumiere in 1895 to the last shaggy-dog story (Nick Broomfield's TV film, Tracking Down Maggie), and the commercial success of Steve James's three-hour saga, Hoop Dreams.
The author presents an evolutionary theory of Jewish involvement in immigration policy, anthropology, psychoanalysis, an leftist political ideology.