November 16, 2019
We most often associate the radical activism of the 1960s and 1970s with people of color, students, women and veterans organizing to make systemic
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October 31, 2019
Unflinching investigative documentary filmmaking that tells uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing truths about powerful people, corporations and
July 24, 2019
By Patricia Aufderheide and Peter Jaszi Documentary filmmakers in the US routinely employ fair use—the right to limited use of unpermissioned
July 24, 2019
By Steven Beer, Jake Levy and Neil Rosini Foreign production and distribution of a documentary raise a variety of distinct legal issues. Here are
July 24, 2019
Investigative documentary filmmaking is at its best when it’s telling difficult, controversial and even dangerous stories that push boundaries and
April 2, 2019
One problem with speaking truth to power is that sometimes, the powerful don’t like it. Although filmmakers can significantly reduce the likelihood
January 15, 2019
Editor’s Note: What follows is a statement from the IDA regarding the Documentary Producers Alliance ’s “ Best Practices in Documentary Crediting.”
October 17, 2018
Getting Real 2018 used complementary sessions to examine documentaries as tools for public knowledge and action as well as the policies, best
October 12, 2018
Long-term success in documentary-making is best supported by a good grasp of legal basics. This Legal Q&A answers one question: What are some of
September 25, 2018
One of the costs of living in the US is that you have to pay income tax to enjoy all the services of the government. This year, paying taxes just got