The Documentary Audit: Listening and the Limits of Accountability

Godswill Okwuchukwu Ezeonyeka

doi:10.1080/01439685.2026.2687260

June 19, 2026Historical Journal Of Film Radio and Television

The Documentary Audit: Listening and the Limits of Accountability

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This research explores the significance of audio in documentaries and its implications for media accountability.
Conducted an analysis of various documentary films focused on audio elements.
Evaluated the impact of audio in presenting reality.
Assessed audience perceptions and filmmaker intentions.
Identified key audio elements that shape audience understanding of reality.
Revealed limitations in current accountability measures for documentary filmmakers.
Emphasized the need for increased awareness of audio's role in narrative construction.

Implication

Documentary analysis highlights how audio impacts reality representation, suggesting deeper accountability in media.

Abstract

Filmmakers and audiences of documentary-encoded media understand the importance of audio in any presentation of reality. The Documentary Audit by Pooja Rangan establishes this importance beyond aes...

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