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documentary film

NOUN
factual film or tv presentation
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Khosla, who has placed 24 motion-activated cameras in the Sierra Nevada to capture its elusive wildlife, is now pursuing an edgier project, a documentary film on biomass power.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

A film, especially a documentary film, can often tell the story of our lives more succinctly than we ever could.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

It also paved the way for the exit of manager Graham Taylor, whose verdict on his team’s dismal performance was captured by a documentary film crew.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

It was reported to be the costliest documentary film of all time, even with production costs undisclosed.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026

Through sheer coincidence, around the same time Mom was doing her research on the club, a documentary film about Peter Westbrook himself was premiering in New York City.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad


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