CIME 112 - Introduction to American Documentary: 1960 to the Present

FC ARHU

4 credits
This course examines the movements, debates, and significant works of North American documentary film since its explosion in the 1960s. Each week we will discuss a film in relation to its style, aesthetic value, and socio-political implications. Filmmakers to be studied include Fred Wiseman, Barbara Kopple, Ross McElwee, Errol Morris, Michael Moore, Marlon Riggs, and Laura Poitras.

This course is appropriate for new students.