How Documentaries Went Mainstream

Since the 1960s, documentary films have increasingly gained mainstream popularity, influenced by various movements and media support, and now regularly feature in theaters and streaming platforms. "How Documentaries Went Mainstream" offers a detailed history of this commercialization, examining the complex factors behind their rise beyond common explanations like streaming and reality TV. Author Nora Stone provides a nuanced account of the long-term efforts and industry dynamics that have shaped the modern documentary landscape.