From Errol Morris' The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara by David D'Arcy With his film The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara, an interview with the agonized former Vietnam War whiz that won an Oscar in 2004, Errol Morris revolutionized the American documentary. This would be a grand pronouncement, and an even grander achievement, if Morris hadn't already re-invented the documentary in the US on at least two previous occasions. Morris was making small documentaries in the 1980s until one of those films broke the mold. The Thin Blue Line
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From Morgan Spurlock's Super Size Me #11 Super Size Me (2004) Super Size Me is one man's journey into the world of weight gain, health problems and fast food. It's an examination of the American way of life and how we are eating ourselves to death. Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock hit the road and interviewed experts in 20 US cities. From surgeons general to gym teachers, cooks to kids, lawmakers to legislators, these authorities shared their research, opinions and "gut feelings" of our ever-expanding girth. Finally, Spurlock embarked on a unique experiment in which he personally documents the
In conjunction with IDA's 25th anniversary celebration, here are the 25 best docs, as voted on by the IDA membership.
As part of IDA's 25th Anniversary celebration, writers David Ehrenstein and Bill Reed dusted off a piece they had written about 'Roger & Me' for Documentary magazine in 1990, and reworked it for the November-December 2007 issue.
As part of IDA's 25th Anniversary celebration, film critic Claudia Puig writes about Davis Guggenheim's 'An Inconvenient Truth,' which ended up in the #6 slot in IDA's Top 25, as chosen by the IDA membership.
From Wazhmah Osman and Kelly Dolak's Postcards from Tora Bora. Courtesy of Tribeca Film Festival Tribeca Film Festival has issues--from high ticket prices, to a program that is so expansive it is difficult to navigate, to major competition for attention in the city that never sleeps. But in addition to the problems, there were also precious moments and strong documentaries that launched at this year's festival. I asked some of the filmmakers who participated to share thoughts on what stood out for them during their experience in New York. Postcards from Tora Bora, by Wazhmah Osman and Kelly
Looking back at the past 25 years of the doc business
Outfest ( www.outfest.org) began in 1982 with three films, screened at UCLA to an adventurous audience. This week organizers will present 235 films over 12 days, with star-studded galas in nine venues across Los Angeles. Outfest has come a long way. Over the past 25 years, Outfest has showcased a wide range of documentaries by queer filmmakers and about queer issues, reflecting the course of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community and the challenges it faces. Outfest has grown to include year-round programs such as Fusion, the Los Angeles LGBT People of Color Film Festival
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