multidocumentaries
Multidocumentaries are documentary works that construct their narratives primarily from a diverse array of documents rather than relying on a single source or solely on observational footage. In this approach, archives, government records, letters, diaries, newspapers, photographs, film and digital files, and other primary materials are collected, curated, and juxtaposed to illuminate a topic. The central argument is often derived from analysis and synthesis of these sources, with the relationship between documents clarified through narration, captions, graphics, and expert commentary.
Typical methods include the identification and organization of sources around key themes or questions, the use