Topic: Documentary Film

Decision-Making: A Visual Journey Inside the Iraq War
‘… it remains the job of journalists to do more than report the “stuff” that happens or bring to the public the “first rough draft of history.”’
By Michael Kirk and Michael Wiser

Circumventing Censorship With Technology
When news stations in Georgia refused to broadcast an investigative report about a high government official’s actions, the news story found a home on the Internet.
By Karl Idsvoog

Documenting Lebanon After the 2006 War: 'Deserted Riviera'
The filmmakers illuminated 'the complexities and subtleties of Lebanon's politico-religious tapestry … through engaging characters and fast-paced visual units.'
By Iason Athanasiadis

Using Documentary Film to Deeply Explore Issues
‘It seemed to me solid news reporting could no longer do its job.’
By Ayelet Bechar

What’s Old Is New Again
A documentary film about immigration reveals historic articles and images with messages familiar to us today.
By Lorie Conway

A Visual Telling of Immigrants' Stories
Reporters, photographers and videographers combined their skills to create a multimedia presentation with content unique to the online experience.
By John Owens

Long-Form Multimedia Journalism: Quality Is the Key Ingredient
As a producer of social documentary projects—viewed on digital platforms—Brian Storm talks about the excitement of doing journalism in this way, at this time.
By Brian Storm

The Visual Challenge of Documenting Secrecy
In filming ‘Secrecy,’ the challenge wasn’t access, but finding the best ways to make what is usually hidden from view visible, personal and approachable.
By Peter Galison and Robb Moss