In using case studies such as "Touching the Void" (2003) and the films of Nick Broomfield, this timely introduction to the growing field of documentary explores the definition and understanding of the form, as well as the relationship between documentary and drama, specifically the notion of reconstruction and re-enactment. Paul Ward also discusses animated documentaries, the fertile genre of comedy, and feature-length contemporary works that have achieved widespread cinematic release.
Author Biography
Paul Ward is Lecturer in Film and Television Studies at Brunel University. He has published on various topics related to documentary, videogames and animation.
