Documentary Research What is a Documentary? A documentary is a non- fiction film or series which is used to document reality mainly for instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record. 6 types of documentaries: 1) Poetic – this type of documentary uses avant-garde ( experimental / unorthodox ) techniques to create a certain mood or feeling rather than prove a point through a traditional linear narrative structure. 2) Expository – this type of documentary is used to set up a specific point of view or argument about a subject, a narrator would often speak directly to the viewer, to emphasize the relationship between the images presented on-screen. 3) Participatory - in this type of documentary the filmmaker is included in the film's narrative and directly interacts with the film's subjects . 4) Reflexive – this type of documentary is similar to participatory documentaries as they often include the filmmaker within the film. How...
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