Documentary Across Platforms

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1. This book is a collection of compellingly and accessibly written essays that are foundational to the field of documentary studies. They appeal to a broad audience. 2. They are the collected papers of noted non-fiction film and documentary scholar Patricia R. Zimmermann, many of which haven't been widely available before. Zimmermann also provides an introduction that explores the field of documentary studies and provides context through headnotes historicizing each chapter. 3. Also included is an excellent foreword by film scholar, Gina Marchetti that further contextualizes the importance of Zimmermann's life work.