documentary films

Xena and Xander Holmes, an American brother and sister spending a year in England, use clues in their ancestor Sherlock Holmes' casebook as they try to solve the mystery of a monster threatening a peaceful country village where a documentary film is being made.

Rich, spoiled, and popular high school senior Dylan is coerced into doing a documentary film with Josh, one of the school's geeks, who leads her to realize that the world does not revolve around her.

Presents information on making documentary films, covering all the steps from conceptualization to completion, discussing the two main approaches--recording behavior and recreating past events, and discussing ethics, budgeting, equipment selection, and personnel.

Presents a behind the scenes look at the making of Robert Greenwald's documentary film "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" and chronicles Greenwald and his crew on their nine-month journey making their politically charged film.

Provides an introduction to copyright law in the form of a story involving filmmaker Akiko, who wants to document a day in New York City and learns about fair use, public domain, the impact of digital technology, and the increase of a culture that demands rights for even incidental use of copyrighted materials.

Chronicles the life of filmmaker Michael Moore, describing the experiences, struggles, and failures that influenced Moore's political views, outspoken personality, and controversial films.

When Claire and Eve investigate the disappearance of one of Eve's cast mates at the local theater company, who was working on a documentary, what they discover about the vampire-themed documentary makes them very worried.

"Ever since his mom died, Cole feels stuck. He just wants to graduate and leave his small, suffocating town. And everything is going according to plan--until Cole discovers the one secret that could keep him there...forever"--.

Two women who lead dramatically different lives are thrown together to work on a documentary, and each one learns some shocking truths about life.

Genesis Bell's blog tells the true story of the unbelievable events that caused the breakup of her friendship with her two best friends.