Subtitle
Has New Digital Technology Altered the Availability of Independent Documentaries to PBS Stations?
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
First Advisor
MacDonald, Bonnie L.
Document Type
Thesis
School
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department
Art
Date of Original Version
5-2008
Abstract
Examines if the accessibility of more affordable digital production equipment and desktop video editing systems has democratized the quantity and quality of independent documentaries submitted to PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) stations for broadcast. Includes data gathered from surveys and interviews with PBS program and production personnel, independent filmmakers, and public television program distributors. Explores the relationship between the concept of radical democracy and public broadcasting of local productions.
Recommended Citation
Larsen, Kathryn, "Digital Democracy" (2008). Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview. 23.
https://digitalcommons.ric.edu/etd/23
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