The Truth of Nonfiction: Documentary Filmmakers Panel

5/3/2004; 55 minutes

As part of the 19th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, a panel of documentary filmmakers discuss the current status of documentary filmmaking. Among the panelists are Les Blank (Burden of Dreams), George Hickenlooper (Mayor of Sunset Strip), Steve James (Hoop Dreams), Rick McKay (Broadway: The Golden Age) and Barbara Trent (The Panama Deception). Moderated by Professor Janet Walker, Chair of the Department of Film Studies at UC Santa Barbara, the panel provides some insights into the technique, methods, and strategies of documentary filmmaking. (#8670)

Like what you learn?

Donate to UCSD-TV to support informative & inspiring programming.

Links & Resources

More Programs With

 

SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES
Subscribe to receive email notifications about featured videos.
(c)2020 Regents of the University of California. All right reserved. Terms and Conditions of Use.