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Movie, 2014

What Makes a Video Essay Great?

7 min, Documentary, United States of America

The video essay is expanding our notions of film criticism and appreciation. But do these essays offer a key to let us out—or lock us in?

Cast

1 credited
Kevin B. Lee
Narrator

Details

DirectorKevin B. Lee
WritersKevin B. Lee
GenreDocumentary
Runtime7 min
ReleasedSun, Dec 28, 2014
CountryUnited States of America

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