World War II and the Documentary: A Battle for Audience Autonomy

Paper by Hannah Gary. Viewed on DVD. The appeal of a plea, the pain of tears, the exhilaration of success and the anger of wrongdoing all encompass the emotionality of the cinematic medium. Even in documentary film, designed to reflect reality, the audience is permitted or encouraged to identify with the victim, the hero, or, … Continue reading World War II and the Documentary: A Battle for Audience Autonomy