Introduction to Documentary, Third Edition notes (3rd edition)

A 1500 word essay on the Participatory Mode of documentary with particular reference to the how the mode has been used throughout documentary history, some of the alleged problems with the mode, and an analysis of several examples.

Using outside academic sources, a description of the parameters of the Participatory Mode of Documentary, tracing its development, discussing how it was impacted by historical, social and political factors and finally giving three examples of other films that may be located within this mode.

An introduction to some of the ethical issues which surround documentary film, especially those in the 2004 documentary "Born Into Brothels", using references to film textbooks to explain and analyse some of the issues.

A brief introduction to the complexities that surround the definition of documentary film, looking at how certain academic texts have defined or attempted to reconcile some of the issues regarding the documentary genre.