The document provides guidance for an independent study assignment on documentary film for students. It outlines requirements such as choosing a topic related to film theory or history, studying films from multiple countries, and presenting research in a script for a short documentary targeted at film students ages 14 to 18. The document also provides background on the history and genres of documentary film, from early actuality films to propaganda and contemporary blockbuster documentaries. It discusses styles of storytelling in documentaries such as expository, observational, interactive, and reflective forms.
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