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Opposing Viewpoints

For information on the topic or theme of a documentary, the Opposing Viewpoints database is an excellent place to begin your research. Good critical thinking demands that you consider various point of view on a topic. This database collects articles that represent various sides of issues.

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Streaming Documentaries & Features

Newspapers


Search text-only archives of 4 major US newspapers: Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.

Or search these individual titles:

Los Angeles Times
1996-present

The Wall Street Journal
1984-present  (Eastern Edition)

The Washington Post
1996-present

Film Reviews

A good way to find information about a filmmaker or a film is to read reviews. You can find reviews online, but better sources may be found through these databases.

Search for the title of the film or the name of the filmmaker and add the work review.

EBSCO ArtSource and OmniFile

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