Two weeks later, Lena submitted Spectacle to Sundance without Marcus’s knowledge. It got in.
We are living in the golden age of the entertainment documentary. From Netflix’s sprawling The Last Dance to HBO’s devastating Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief , non-fiction has moved from the art-house fringe to the center of pop culture. But as the budgets balloon and the streaming wars intensify, a pressing question emerges: Are these films exposing the truth of the industry, or are they merely the most sophisticated marketing tools the industry has ever seen?
A recent documentary explored the world of fandom, highlighting the ways in which social media has created a culture of obsession and entitlement. The documentary featured interviews with celebrities who have been subjected to harassment and stalking by fans, and examined the ways in which the entertainment industry can work to mitigate these problems.
: Using rare behind-the-scenes clips and firsthand accounts from industry veterans to build credibility.
: John Grierson famously described documentaries as the "creative treatment of actuality," meaning you must tell a story with the facts, not just list them. 2. Major Sectors to Explore