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Published By International Documentary Association (IDA)

Navigating the River: The Hidden Colonialism of Documentary

Author(s): Edwin Martinez

Authorship, Systemic Issues, Accountability

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This article explores the colonialist origins of documentary filmmaking and the impact of social imbalance, bias and inequality of power on the craft. Filmmaker, Edwin Martinez, shares his experience while working on City of Trees as an example.

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