The Documentary Film Makers Handbook, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Documentary Filmmaking

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Finally, the entertainment documentary has become a vital tool for archiving forgotten or suppressed histories. The Wrecking Crew (2008) and Hired Gun (2016) shine a light on the anonymous session musicians who played on the biggest hits of the 1960s and 70s, correcting a historical record that lionized frontmen while erasing the virtuosos in the background. Cobra Kai is a narrative sequel to The Karate Kid , but the documentary More Than a Game (2008) about LeBron James, or The Last Dance (2020) about Michael Jordan, show how sports entertainment narratives are constructed and controlled. In the cinematic realm, Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014) is a hilarious and tragic chronicle of two Israeli cousins who turned 1980s B-movie schlock into a global empire, showing the industry as a carnival of risk-takers, charlatans, and genuine lovers of film. These documentaries perform an act of historical justice, pulling back the curtain on the labor, the failure, and the eccentricity that the official narrative prefers to forget.

In recent years, the entertainment industry has continued to evolve, driven by changing audience preferences and technological advancements. Documentaries like "The Case for Netflix" (2020) and "The Business of Being on" (2020) showcase the rise of streaming services as major players in the industry. Platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max have not only increased access to entertainment but also prioritized diverse storytelling, showcasing underrepresented voices and perspectives. The documentary "The Death of the Indie Film" (2019) laments the decline of independent cinema, but also acknowledges the opportunities presented by streaming services for emerging filmmakers.