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documentary

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


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Andrew and Melissa Shea’s documentary, about a small Michigan town that throws the largest celebration of the titular holiday, shows how patriotism transcends politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Mariana van Zeller: The multilingual journalist is best known for her documentary series “Trafficked,” which airs on the National Geographic Channel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In 2002, Errol Morris interviewed Donald Trump about Citizen Kane—he was making a documentary about the movie, one he didn’t ultimately finish.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

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

I’ve been checking out some movie trailers because I want to know more and saw one for this documentary called How to Survive a Plague, but I’m not sure I’m ready for it.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner




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