Examples of Documentary Films

• In the Land of the Head Hunters - Edward S. Curtis (1914) = Embraced primitivism and was presented as truthful reenactments of Native Americans.
• Nanook of the North - Robert J. Flaherty (1922) = A silent romanticised documentary that captures the struggles of Inuk Nanook.
• Night Mail - John Gierson, Basil Wright & Harry Watt (1936) = Rail documentary on the line from London to Portsmouth.
• Of Time, Tombs and Treasures - James R. Messenger (1977) = A short historical documentary film on Egypt.
• The Police - Roger Graef (1982) = An observational documentary on the Thames Valley police.
• Bowling for Columbine - Michael Moore (2002) = An American political documnetary exploring the causes of the Columbine massacre.
• The Selling of a Serial Killer - Nick Broomfield (2003) = Documentary film about Aileen Wournos an American serial killer.
• The Office - Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant (2001-03) = The original version of a UK fictional documentary based on comedy set in a workplace.
• The Office - Greg Daniels U.S (2005 - Present) = An American mockumentary TV series depicts everyday life of office employees. Adaptation of UK original.
• Panorama - BBC Television (1953 - Present) = Current affairs documentary series focusing on investigative journalism.