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Documentary pioneer Jess Search dies at 54

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Overview

  • Jess Search was a central figure in the documentary scene in Britain and beyond.
  • She supported filmmakers from underrepresented groups and promoted unconventional stories.
  • Search led Doc Society, backing hundreds of projects and emerging directors.
  • She was described as a builder of communities and imaginations in documentary film.
  • Search is survived by her wife and children.