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documentary

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


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The most arresting argument against materialism arrives with the third scientific finding the documentary presents, the discovery of the astonishing complexity of even the simplest forms of life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

It's something that was explored in Louis Theroux's latest documentary on Netflix.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

She was the subject of a 2024 Netflix documentary, fittingly called “Martha,” which Stewart herself wasn’t entirely a big fan of.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

This so-called documentary, which follows five couples who have been trying and failing to conceive, is more of a reality-TV drama, really.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

“She was amazing. I don’t know how she knew what she knew. Maybe she overheard us earlier? She checked on me and introduced me to this guy named Levi. He’s a documentary filmmaker.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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