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documentary

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


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Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds’ documentary series “Welcome to Wrexham,” about the city’s soccer club, is leading to “real growth” in the area, Sargeant says — and has just been renewed by FX through 2029.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Tom Hanks hosts a revelatory documentary series on World War II; Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman lead a taut thriller; a comedy has satirical fun with FIFA; and much, much more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

To replace a legendary producer like Simon, Weiss appointed Nick Bilton, a former tech columnist and documentary filmmaker who possesses no traditional broadcast journalism experience.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

The documentary follows the men's adventures over the years, and their friendship that has endured through four decades.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

She tried to explain that the documentary was necessary for her to explore past-life transgressions, but he said it was March Madness and past-life transgression didn’t happen during college basketball season.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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