Documentary

usgb/ˌdɑːkjuˈmentri/
noun

A film or television program that provides factual information about a real-life topic.

The documentary about global warming really opened my eyes to the issue.
Visual representation of "documentary" - A film or television program that provides factual information about a real-life topic.

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  • watch a documentary
  • produce a documentary
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Real-life Topics

Documentaries focus on actual events or topics, not fiction.

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The documentary on wildlife conservation showcased real efforts to protect endangered species.
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Educational Purpose

They are meant to educate viewers; often shown in schools.

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Our teacher played a documentary about the civil rights movement.
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Not Always Impartial

Some documentaries have a bias or promote a specific viewpoint.

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The documentary clearly had a political agenda.
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