A Companion to Contemporary Documentary Film presents a
collection of original essays that explore major issues surrounding
the state of current documentary films and their capacity to
inspire and effect change.





Presents a comprehensive collection of essays relating to all
aspects of contemporary documentary films

Includes nearly 30 original essays by top documentary film
scholars and makers, with each thematic grouping of essays
sub-edited by major figures in the field

Explores a variety of themes central to contemporary
documentary filmmakers and the study of documentary film ?
the planet, migration, work, sex, virus, religion, war, torture,
and surveillance

Considers a wide diversity of documentary films that fall
outside typical canons, including international and avant-garde
documentaries presented in a variety of media