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documentary

[dok-yuh-men-tuh-ree, -tree] / ˌdɒk yəˈmɛn tə ri, -tri /


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Augustus Mensah - who was interviewed for the BBC's Slavery At Sea documentary in 2024 - told court that his ordeal ended when he suffered a head injury and was taken to shore for treatment.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A documentary about ‘Wishbone’ tells the story of how the popular PBS children’s TV show was made with a group of artists, a cast of children and a Jack Russell terrier named Soccer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The Earth, Wind & Fire documentary is also landing exactly when we need it most.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Somehow, though, Sara Dosa’s documentary on this matter, “Time and Water,” avoids playing like a funeral in waiting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He settles back in to floss his teeth and watch another history documentary.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden




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