A personal perspective on documentary filmmaking, based on the author's own experiences and reflections on the genre, with a particular emphasis on observational cinema. It includes both practical insights into filmmaking methods and discussions of the intellectual, ethical and emotional challenges of attempting to portray others on film. -- . Publisher: Manchester University Press Author(s): David MacDougall Illustration(s): 42 black & white illustrations Number of pages: 288 Collection: Anthropology, Creative Practice and Ethnography Publication date: 2022 Dimensions: 164 x 242 x 25 Cover type: Hardback