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May 8: Doc Criticism Panel
Documentary Film: Catching the Critics Eye
The past decade witnessed an explosion of documentary film production. Non-fiction films are being distributed more widely, and exhibited in grander settings than ever before. Filmgoers across the country are hungrier than ever for docs of every stripe, dealing with any range of subjects. But the growth in documentary production has not been met by a reciprocal growth in documentary criticism. Richard Brody (New Yorker), Ed Halter (Light Industry), Thom Powers (Toronto International Film Festival, DOC NYC, Stranger than Fiction), Lisa Rosman (New Deal Sally), Aaron Hillis (GreenCine Daily, Benten Films), and Karin Chien (dGenerate Films) will discuss the challenges of getting documentaries critically reviewed and brainstorm solutions during this lively panel. Moderated by Steve Holmgren (UnionDocs Programmer) and Colin Beckett (UnionDocs Writing Fellow). Full biographies below.
May 8: Doc Criticism Panel
Documentary Film: Catching the Critics Eye
The past decade witnessed an explosion of documentary film production. Non-fiction films are being distributed more widely, and exhibited in grander settings than ever before. Filmgoers across the country are hungrier than ever for docs of every stripe, dealing with any range of subjects. But the growth in documentary production has not been met by a reciprocal growth in documentary criticism. Richard Brody (New Yorker), Ed Halter (Light Industry), Thom Powers (Toronto International Film Festival, DOC NYC, Stranger than Fiction), Lisa Rosman (New Deal Sally), Aaron Hillis (GreenCine Daily, Benten Films), and Karin Chien (dGenerate Films) will discuss the challenges of getting documentaries critically reviewed and brainstorm solutions during this lively panel. Moderated by Steve Holmgren (UnionDocs Programmer) and Colin Beckett (UnionDocs Writing Fellow). Full biographies below.