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Documentaries can be a hard sell, but it’s one that’s getting easier all the time. Once viewed as something stiff and obligatory,  documentaries on films has, in recent years, risen to the top of the heap—thanks in no small part to some of the earth-shaking, needle-pushing, and ultimately world-changing films that are listed here, which find their focus in war, love, sex, death, and everything in between. And as for this list—its only qualifier is that these are the critically acclaimed, historically important, and pivotal films that a person who cares about film (and in doing so, often cares about humanity, in general) should really get to know. Below, in alphabetical order, the 61 best documentaries of all time. Directors Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky (of the  Paradise Lost   documentaries , which chronicle the lives of the wrongfully convicted West Memphis Three as they fight to be released from prison) had used Metallica music in their films. A friendsh...

There is a need for Extension professionals to show clientele the benefits of their program. This article shares how promotional film are one way of reaching audiences online. An example is given on how a promotional film has been used and developed using iMovie software. Tips are offered for how professionals can create a promotional film and share it with audiences. This communication can occur through websites, video sharing sites, and social networking sites. By having promotional film pieces accessible on the Web, clientele can be targeted or may even stumble upon the information when searching for a particular topic. Before you begin creating your video, there are some tricks and tips to use to ensure the final product will be user friendly. Case and Hino (2010) recommend using a "hook" to pull the viewer in, which will lead to them wanting more information on a topic. In addition, other tips can be considered when developing a successful promotional film . Using p...