Download or read book D.A. Pennebaker written by Keith Beattie and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the career and works of D.A. Pennebaker, one of the pioneers of direct cinema, a documentary form that emphasizes observation and a straightforward portrayal of events. The author examines the ways in which Pennebaker's presentation of unscripted everyday performances is informed by connections between documentary filmmaking and other experimental movements such as the New American Cinema. He also includes a recent interview with the director and a full filmography.