About the book
Sports and competition have been film subjects since the dawn of the medium. Olympic sports documentaries have been around nearly as long as the games themselves; films about surfing, boxing, roller derby, motorcycle racing and bodybuilding were theatrical successes during the 1960s and 1970s. The author surveys the history of the sports documentary subgenre, covering more than 100 award-winning films of 40+ different competitions, from traditional team sports to dogsled racing to ballroom dancing.
Editions of The Great Sports Documentaries
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476669595
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476630489
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Sports and competition have been film subjects since the dawn of the medium. Olympic sports documentaries have been around nearly as long as the games themselves; films about surfing, boxing, roller derby, motorcycle racing and bodybuilding were theatrical successes during the 1960s and 1970s. The author surveys the history of the sports documentary subgenre, covering more than 100 award-winning films of 40+ different competitions, from traditional team sports to dogsled racing to ballroom dancing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Sports Documentaries about?
Sports and competition have been film subjects since the dawn of the medium. Olympic sports documentaries have been around nearly as long as the games themselves; films about surfing, boxing, roller derby, motorcycle racing and bodybuilding were theatrical successes during the 1960s and 1970s. The author surveys the history of the sports documentary subgenre, covering more than 100 award-winning films of 40+ different competitions, from traditional team sports to dogsled racing to ballroom dancing.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Great Sports Documentaries?
The Arts > Performing arts > Films, cinema > Documentary films
Where can I read a sample of The Great Sports Documentaries?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476669595
How long is The Great Sports Documentaries and how many pages does it have?
The Great Sports Documentaries has 210 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Great Sports Documentaries?
Michael Peters
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Great Sports Documentaries is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476669595) and pdf(ISBN 9781476630489)
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