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The International Documentary Association surveyed its members and Documentary contributors for their "Greatest Docs of the 21st Century" project, aiming to redefine conventional list-making by embracing a plurality of voices beyond traditional critics and filmmakers.
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International Documentary Association, Elena Gorfinkel, Abby Sun, MUBI Notebook, yanco, Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg
What
The International Documentary Association surveyed its members and Documentary contributors for their "Greatest Docs of the 21st Century" project, aiming to redefine conventional list-making by embracing a plurality of voices beyond traditional critics and filmmakers.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:41:46 GMT · 4h 56m ago
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Why
The project challenges the limited capacity of traditional lists to expand canons and reflect diverse cinematic achievements by including varied industry workers and allowing for broad interpretations of "documentary" and "greatest."
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This initiative broadens the understanding of critical authority in film, moving beyond professional and academic credentials to include diverse perspectives from across the documentary community. It encourages new methods of engagement with film lists, fostering dialogue and spotlighting a wider range of cinematic works.
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