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Writers Roundtable On History of Documentaries
Every good documentary has its own compelling story, concept and point of view. Writing documentaries on historical subjects carries an additional
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Journey of Hope: Reflections of a Documentary Screenwriter
EDITOR'S NOTE: Alan Rosenthal received the 1990 IDA Preservation and Scholarship Award, in recognition of landmark achievements in authoring and
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