The importance of Dziga Vertov and Esfir Shub to Soviet films

The importance of Dziga Vertov and Esfir Shub to Soviet films. The meaning of the word Montage, as associated with these early Soviet films. Avant Garde films as contrasted with Documentary films, using examples from the films you watched and the textbook’s description. John Grierson’s contributions to Documentary as described in Chapter 5 of the textbook. The difference between British and American Documentary from this period, as described in Chapter 6 of your textbook, using examples such as the work of Pare Lorenz.