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Documentary Magazine

Fall 2019

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The Fall 2019 issue delves into podcasting, an ever-growing art form that has yielded infinite possibilities in the nonfiction media space. We ask podcast mavens about what makes a good podcast, and what’s the optimal gear for creating a provocative aural experience.

IDA-Supported Doc of the Week

Finding A Mother
Directed by
Rakeem Nowell
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IDA continues its celebration of Black History Month! This week's film follows the director as he tries to locate his biological mother and piece together the story of her abandonment of him when he was a child.