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McEnteer, James, 1945-

Shooting the truth : the rise of American political documentaries / Rise of American political documentaries James McEnteer. - xxii, 196 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Lenses with attitude -- Reel history and the politics of deception -- Slouching toward armageddon -- Barbara Kopple: intrepid pioneer on the front lines -- Michael Moore: ambush artist -- Errol Morris: the politics of personality -- Robert Greenwald: godfather of "un"believability -- Political theater: the 2004 documentary campaign -- Alternative realities.

ISBN: 0275987604 9780275987602

LCCN: 2005019270

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Documentary films--History and criticism--United States

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Politics and government--2001-

LC Class. No.: PN1995.9.D6 / M38 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 070.18