Nanook of the North
Big Mama is a film that was directed by Tracy Seretean, although, it is considered a documentary film. Calling Seretean its "director" would be a disservice to the validity of the documentary.
"Nanook of the North" is a 1922 silent documentary film directed by Robert J. Flaherty. The film is considered a landmark in documentary filmmaking, but there have been criticisms over its authenticity and portrayal of Inuit life. The film made a significant impact on the documentary genre and remains a classic in film history.
Robert Flaherty is considered to be the father of documentary filmmaking due to his pioneering work in the genre, particularly with the groundbreaking film "Nanook of the North" from 1922. This film is often credited as one of the first feature-length documentaries and helped establish many of the foundational techniques and approaches used in documentary filmmaking today.
Undefeated won the Oscar for Best Documentary in 2012. The documentary focused on a high school football team in Georgia and had not been considered the top contender for the prize.
German Film Award for Best Documentary Film was created in 2000.
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DOXA Documentary Film Festival was created in 1998.
Delta Blues - documentary film - was created in 2001.
A documentary is a film where you learn about a person or thing
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam was created in 1988.
Chicago International Documentary Film Festival was created in 2003.
Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival was created in 1989.