Teaching Sociology Through the Humble Cheeseburger: Unpacking Bureaucracy, Culture, and Social Construction with Documentary Film
The challenge of making abstract sociological concepts tangible and intuitive for students is a cornerstone of effective pedagogy in introductory sociology courses. Assistant Professor Evan Stewart of the University of…
House of Hope Wins Best International Feature Documentary at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
The prestigious Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, a cornerstone event in the global documentary film circuit, concluded its 2024 edition on Friday night, bestowing its highest honor for international…
Making the Invisible Visible: How a Documentary on Hamburgers Illuminates Core Sociological Concepts
Teaching core sociological concepts such as social construction, cultural objects, and bureaucracy presents a unique pedagogical challenge: these ideas, while fundamental, are often so deeply embedded in everyday life that…
2026 News and Documentary Emmy Awards Announce Nominees Featuring Leading Broadcasters and Acclaimed Documentaries
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has unveiled the nominees for the 47th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in television journalism and documentary…
Sleeping Dog: Documentary on UFO Investigator Jeremy Corbell Set for Mid-May Release
Falcon Scout Media has secured the North American distribution rights for the documentary feature Sleeping Dog, a deep dive into the life and work of filmmaker and ufologist Jeremy Corbell.…
Rekindling the Machine: Documentary in the Age of AI
The CPH:Conference, a cornerstone of the 23rd edition of the CPH:DOX International Documentary Film Festival in Copenhagen, hosted a pivotal panel discussion on Wednesday afternoon titled "Rekindling the Machine: Documentary…












