Writing Docudrama: Dramatizing Reality for Film and TV

Be the first to write a review

Overview

* From concept to completion, a thorough, down-to-earth grasp of all the ins and outs of writing the docudrama
• Docudrama is a booming industry, with new films appearing almost weekly.


Nearly every day one can find news stories that would be dismissed as impossible if they weren't actually true, and many of them are being made into successful feature and television films. Dramatizing Reality explains how to find and rsearch ideas and
develop them into vaible stories, how to ...

See more details below
Available through our Marketplace sellers.
See All Options
Other sellers (Paperback)
  • All (6) from $45.75   
  • Used (6) from $45.75   
Close
Sort by
Page 1 of 1
Showing All
Note: Marketplace items are not eligible for any BN.com coupons and promotions
$45.75
Sandman Book Company
Seller since 2010

Feedback rating:

(140)

Condition:

New — never opened or used in original packaging.

Like New — packaging may have been opened. A "Like New" item is suitable to give as a gift.

Very Good — may have minor signs of wear on packaging but item works perfectly and has no damage.

Good — item is in good condition but packaging may have signs of shelf wear/aging or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Acceptable — item is in working order but may show signs of wear such as scratches or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Used — An item that has been opened and may show signs of wear. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Refurbished — A used item that has been renewed or updated and verified to be in proper working condition. Not necessarily completed by the original manufacturer.

Good
0240801954 Used book, in good condition |No supplements | Normal wear to cover and spine | Page markings | Inventory sticker present | Satisfaction guaranteed!

Ships from: Punta Gorda, FL

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
$45.75
Crashing Rocks Bookstore
Seller since 2012

Feedback rating:

(28)

Condition: Good
PAPERBACK Good 0240801954 Used book, in good condition |No supplements | Normal wear to cover and spine | Page markings | Inventory sticker present | Satisfaction guaranteed!

Ships from: Punta Gorda, FL

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$50.07
Books Revisited
Seller since 2013

Feedback rating:

(98)

Condition: Good
Possible retired library copy, some have markings or writing.

Ships from: Chatham, NJ

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
$59.45
Books Revisited
Seller since 2013

Feedback rating:

(98)

Condition: Very Good
Very good.

Ships from: Chatham, NJ

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
$170.00
Never Enough Stuff (IOBA)
Seller since 2009

Feedback rating:

(7)

Condition: Good
Boston 1995 Trade Paperback First Edition; First Printing Very Good- 0240801954. Book is Very Good-(minus). First Edition with complete number line. Clean and unmarked text. ... Tight and sturdy binding. Very light edge/corner wear to cover. Very light surface shelf wear to cover. Very slight forward lean to binding. Top and bottom spine ends at back corner have very small closed chips that are about 1/8 inch. Pages 67 and 121 have small top corner dog-ear. Small sticker on back cover. The front cover has light front edge lift when laying flat. Few pages near front have very slight top tip curl-no creases. A single light 2 inch surface ripple to bottom page edge of first 3 pages.; Trade PB; 271 pages. Read more Show Less

Ships from: Las Vegas, NV

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$246.53
PsychoBabel Books
Seller since 2009

Feedback rating:

(4)

Condition: Very Good
Boston, MA, U. S. A. 1995 paperback First Edition, Second Printing Very Good Used Contents clean, sound, and bright throughout. Cover shows light wear at edges. *****PLEASE ... NOTE: This item is shipping from an authorized seller in Europe. In the event that a return is necessary, you will be able to return your item within the US. To learn more about our European sellers and policies see the BookQuest FAQ section***** Read more Show Less

Ships from: Abingdon, United Kingdom

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
Page 1 of 1
Showing All
Close
Sort by
Sending request ...

More About This Book

Overview

* From concept to completion, a thorough, down-to-earth grasp of all the ins and outs of writing the docudrama
• Docudrama is a booming industry, with new films appearing almost weekly.


Nearly every day one can find news stories that would be dismissed as impossible if they weren't actually true, and many of them are being made into successful feature and television films. Dramatizing Reality explains how to find and rsearch ideas and
develop them into vaible stories, how to use dialogue to shape characters, and how to progress from a treatment to a saleable script. Also included is a chapter on the responsibilities involved with mixing truth and fiction. Alan Rosenthal has worked
as a writer, producer and director on more than 60 films for PBS, CBS, ABC, NBC, Israel TV and Dtch TV. He is the author of four other books and has contributed numerous articles to such publications as Film Quarterly and Cineaste.

Read More Show Less

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780240801957
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • Publication date: 12/19/1994
  • Pages: 224
  • Product dimensions: 6.03 (w) x 9.19 (h) x 0.63 (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction; The popular genre; What is fact-fiction?; Choosing the subject; Research; The dramatic elements; Shaping the film; The outline treatment; Dialogue and commentary; Beginning the script; Adaptations; Fact versus fiction; Rights, options and legalities; Appendix: Film listing; Appendix: Case study

Read More Show Less

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
( 0 )
Rating Distribution

5 Star

(0)

4 Star

(0)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identity on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

 
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously
    If you find inappropriate content, please report it to Barnes & Noble
    Why is this product inappropriate?
    Comments (optional)