Doc Distro Lit Review

Photograph of an open highway

A Reckoning

Cultural strategist Sonya Childress details inequities and issues found in the documentary film industry, focusing on the areas of authorship, accountability, and ownership. Calling for an evaluation of how gatekeepers and distribution models function within the industry, Childress argues for self-representation, industry-wide ethics and accountability support, and greater distribution control and career support for filmmakers.