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documentary film

NOUN
factual film or tv presentation
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Shvartsman’s efforts to mitigate his penalty weren’t limited to the documentary film.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 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

Towards the end of the documentary film in archive footage, the Careless Whisper singer describes the China trip as "a bit of a nightmare", while also recognising their significance.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

It was reported to be the costliest documentary film of all time, even with production costs undisclosed.

From MarketWatch Apr. 30, 2026

Through sheer coincidence, around the same time Mom was doing her research on the club, a documentary film about Peter Westbrook himself was premiering in New York City.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad



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