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documentary film

NOUN
factual film or tv presentation
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Previously, he was an aide to civil rights icon John Lewis, and before entering politics, he ran a documentary film production firm, focusing particularly on corruption.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

The surge in porridge popularity could be fuelled by the success of the highly acclaimed documentary film The Golden Spurtle, which followed competitors at the 2023 championships.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

A film, especially a documentary film, can often tell the story of our lives more succinctly than we ever could.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

Philip Glass’ score for the critically acclaimed non-narrative 1982 documentary film “Koyaanisqatsi” plays as the dancers initiate the first moments of Hollander’s choreography in the open space.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026

The result of his work was a documentary film, God Grew Tired of Us.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau


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