Artdocfest 2024 was a showcase for films that show the reality of the war in Ukraine, and the spread of Russian politics to neighbouring countries.
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‘Somebody has to do something’: Top feature film and documentary picks from scholars examining climate change and cinema offer courage to hold contradictory truths and pursue climate solutions.
A focus on financial compensation for subjects of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ overshadowed the need to examine storytelling conventions and creative practices in contemporary documentary filmmaking.
Doherty’s life features many of the characteristics experts know increases vulnerability for drug use.
David Beckham says he felt prepared for the nation’s wrath because of how he says he was treated by his father. It’s a familiar story in sport, but evidence shows controlling behaviour doesn’t work.
Tyson Fury has a history of mental ill health, something which is reflected in his series, At Home With The Furys on Netflix.
What makes a great climate leader and why are we not seeing more of them? I’ve been searching for good examples of climate leaders. This is the subject of our new documentary, Climate Changers.
A riveting and insightful portrait of the much-read Trainspotting author, replete with funny stories and memorable anecdotes.
Publishers and studios routinely pay large sums to acquire ‘life story rights.’ Two law scholars explain why the phrase is misleading.
While the filmmakers never received any explanation for the ban, they believe the film’s positive depiction of the west undermined the Russian media.
It’s questionable how ethical it is to retell the story of women whose lives have already been damaged by media depictions of them.
The modern soundtrack and dialogue feels far more anachronistic and intrusive than the diverse casting.
Historic paintings can be just as valuable as educational tools as videos created using the latest technologies.
As we approach the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, it is important to reflect on the use of war footage in media and the ethical questions around the use of footage depicting human death.
The oral history showcases how the indie music scene became a way for many New Yorkers to channel their grief after 9/11.
An expert in contemporary British monarchy analyses the first three episodes of Harry + Meghan, the headline-grabbing Netflix show from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The documentary presents a hopeful story of recovery. Here’s what this means for you.
In her new SBS documentary, Rachel Perkins travels across vast territory to capture key aspects of a war that lasted more than 100 years.
Leena Manimekalai’s film Kaali has drawn controversy and criticism, but like her other films, it highlights the inequalities and discrimination many continue to face.
His songs about the rights of the Oromo people in Ethiopia lifted the spirits of a downtrodden people and his death shook the nation.
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Lecturer in Communications and Media, University of Notre Dame Australia
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University of York
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Associate Professor in Media, University of Technology Sydney
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PhD Candidate, Media Studies, Western University
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Senior lecturer in Screen Production and Film and Television Studies, University of Cape Town
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Professor of Post-Soviet Cultural History and Film, Queen Mary University of London
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Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies, University of Sheffield
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Honorary Professor, Edith Cowan University
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Lecturer, Classics, University of Glasgow
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Lecturer in Screen and Cultural Studies, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Film Studies, University of St Andrews
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Professor, Australian and Aboriginal History, Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, Convenor: Indigenous Land & Justice Research Group, UNSW
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Senior Lecturer in Education (Curriculum and Pedagogy), University of the Sunshine Coast
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Queensland University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer in Journalism, Monash University