Thanks for this terrific peek into Sundance for the benefit of those of us who will never experience it. I wonder how many of the documentaries that are so popular now have history-related content.
it feels like the American documentary business is turning into an extension of the news business. the business model seems to be take news stories that are trending and making headlines and turn them around quickly into docs that can capture eyeballs and generate more press. See the Royal Family as an example. i recommend the THR article in my post, it's very insightful into how the timeline and production of docs is accelerating to meet the demands of the news / social media cycle, and how that's raising many ethical questions.
Engaging, thoughtful, and poignant. Thanks, Jason.
Thanks for this terrific peek into Sundance for the benefit of those of us who will never experience it. I wonder how many of the documentaries that are so popular now have history-related content.
it feels like the American documentary business is turning into an extension of the news business. the business model seems to be take news stories that are trending and making headlines and turn them around quickly into docs that can capture eyeballs and generate more press. See the Royal Family as an example. i recommend the THR article in my post, it's very insightful into how the timeline and production of docs is accelerating to meet the demands of the news / social media cycle, and how that's raising many ethical questions.