Lionel Rogosin's antiwar film predated Viet Nam, but had great impact in the sixties.  The film cuts between documentary war footage and extemporized conversations. Rogosin was the epitome of the independent film-maker whose style has been much imitated.

The docudrama subgenre features dramatized re-enactments of actual events, often from recent history. Docudramas aim to provide a compelling and engaging portrayal of real-life situations while maintaining some of the narrative and emotional elements found in fictional dramas.

Jesse Eisenberg in The Social Network (2010)

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

Dziga Vertov in Man with a Movie Camera (1929)

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)

The war genre features armed conflicts, both historical and fictional, and the experiences of individuals and groups involved in warfare. This genre explores the physical, emotional, and moral challenges faced by soldiers, civilians, and others affected by war.

Juxtaposing horrific archival war footage from multiple nations with vapid cocktail party chatter. A 1964 Vietnam-era cinematic plea against war and fascism.

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