Perhaps the fastest-growing sector, these documentaries confront the systemic issues, abuse of power, and legal battles that plague the industry.
The art of cinematography, editing, and the unsung heroes behind the camera. This Changes Everything (2018), The Celluloid Closet (1995)
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Consider the economics: A scripted drama about the making of The Godfather (like The Offer ) costs tens of millions of dollars in licensing, actors, and sets. A documentary about the making of The Godfather , featuring archival footage and interviews with surviving crew members, might cost a tenth of that.
In the early days of cinema and television, behind-the-scenes content was tightly controlled. Studios utilized promotional featurettes and "making-of" shorts primarily as marketing tools to build mystique and boost ticket sales. The advent of DVDs in the late 1990s and early 2000s popularized bonus features, giving cinephiles their first real taste of directorial commentary, set construction, and blooper reels. Taylor Swift Sued For Trademark Infringement Over 'The
So, what impact do entertainment industry documentaries have on the industry itself? Here are a few ways in which these documentaries can make a difference:
: Using archival footage and expert interviews to establish credibility. In the early days of cinema and television,
: Werner Herzog’s grueling battle to film Fitzcarraldo in the Amazon, featuring a literal boat being hauled over a mountain. Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)