In this reading the author breaks the genre of documentary films into 6 categories or sub-genres. Each sub-genre is a different style that are utilized by filmmakers in the representation of their documentaries. The sub-genres are as follows: poetic, expository, participatory, observational, reflexive, and performative. These types of documentaries all intertwine when filming. Just because the focus of a specific documentary is reflexive doesn't mean that the film's only focus is reflexive. The film can utilize each of the 5 other categories with reflexive being the focal point. I found the reading to be pretty informative in the break down of the documentary film.
ESPN airs sports documentaries every so often titled 30 for 30. These documentaries are my favorite to watch. They tell the story of a specific athlete, team, or sports organization. One of my all time favorite ones to watch is the 30 for 30 special on the former NBA player Chris Herren. The film they air includes past and present footage of Herren. Interviews of Herren, acquaintances of Herren, coaches, sports analysts, etc. They include news clips and old highlights of him in high school, college, and the pros. This particular special can be enjoyed by anybody, even somebody with no background in sports.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcmBAgqWnt4
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