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The Story of Documentary Film

IMDb 0.0 • 60 min • Documentary

Director

Mark Cousins

Country

GB

Plot Summary

Traces the evolution of documentary film across time, examining landmark works and hidden treasures, while revealing how the form has helped us see and make sense of our world.

Top Cast

Mark Cousins
Mark Cousins Self – Narrator

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