Phoebe Hart’s Crafting Contemporary Documentaries and Docuseries for Global Screens: Docu-Mania explores the transformative potential of documentaries as tools for social change. The book emphasizes how filmmakers serve as changemakers, amplifying underrepresented narratives and fostering awareness of societal issues. Through theoretical insights and lived experiences, Hart examines the industry's evolution, challenges post-COVID-19, and practical strategies for aspiring filmmakers, such as idea development, collaboration, and ethical storytelling. Each chapter integrates perspectives from global filmmakers, highlighting the importance of flexibility, self-efficacy, and empathy in storytelling. Hart underscores the unique impact of documentaries in shaping societal values, bridging cultural divides, and promoting attitudinal shifts in audiences, positioning them as vital instruments in public interest communications and social advocacy​.