Documentaries about filmmaking and the film industry (updated 01.2020)
Documentaries in this category typically fall into several distinct sub-genres, each offering a different perspective on the entertainment world. Key Examples Core Focus Jodorowsky's Dune (2013), Lost in La Mancha (2002) -GirlsDoPorn- 20 Years Old -E394 - 19.11.2016-
The Lens on the Limelight: How Entertainment Industry Documentaries Shape Our Cultural Perspective Lucy and Desi (2022), Listen to Me Marlon
Issues of gender discrimination, LGBTQ+ representation, and systemic bias. From Bedrooms to Billions (2014), After Porn Ends (2012) Lucy and Desi (2022)
Failed or notoriously difficult film projects and the visionaries behind them. Lucy and Desi (2022), Listen to Me Marlon (2015)
The personal lives and legacies of industry icons like Lucille Ball or Marlon Brando. Visions of Light (1992), The Cutting Edge (2004)
The art of cinematography, editing, and the unsung heroes behind the camera. This Changes Everything (2018), The Celluloid Closet (1995)