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documentary

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


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Murs will chronicle his journey in a documentary on ITV on 29 May.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

A documentary film depicting her story—“The Choice,” directed by John David Coles—is scheduled to be shown at the Berkshire International Film Festival on May 30.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Ramos, who investigated and publicized the case, said "I'm now convinced that the sanctions came out on April 16 because a documentary that denounced those enforced disappearances."

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“And we felt lucky to be there. It’s one of those magical moments that a documentary filmmaker prays for, hopes for, to capture those moments.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

I worked at a film studio that made documentary films.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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