Michael Fox - The Art of the Documentary

Documentary films are generally touted for their informational, emotional and, occasionally, experiential value. Rarely are they appreciated for their artistic qualities. This class focuses on nonfiction films that aspire to be works of art, stretching the conventional bounds of documentary in the process. Each session features a one-hour film followed by a discussion of its aims, themes and techniques. Showcasing a mix of U.S. and foreign films that range from personal essays to poetic docs, this course promises to be a real eye-opener.

Film critic and journalist Michael Fox has contributed to dozens of local and national publications since 1987, including SF Weekly, SF360.org and KQED.org. Fox curates and hosts the Mechanics Institutes CinemaLit series, and teaches documentary classes at the S.F. Art Institute, OLLI at S.F. State and UC Berkeley. He is a member of the San Francisco Film Critics Circle.

Mondays, March 30 - May 4
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: University Hall, 2199 Addison Street, Room 150

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