20th Century Fox

The documentary on the history of 20th Century Fox was very interesting at first. It delved into the very beginning of the film industry and provided footage of some of the first films ever made. Through its wealth of film clips and historical context, the viewer not only witnessed the progression of film technology, but also of the studio, and of the film industry in general. We watched as Richard Zanuck built his empire and navigated it through its considerable up and downs. The film studios which have survived from the beginning are the ones which were headed by strong leaders such as Zanuck, who could survive the challenges (such as the rise of television) that the film industry faced. Unfortunately the film dragged on and began to seem like long commercial for the studio (maybe that's because it was). The incessant stream of clips eventually lost their appeal and began to become somewhat annoying. I was really glad that we didn't finish it.