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documentary

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


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Longet’s last known public appearance was in 2003 on the A&E channel’s Andy Williams “Biography” documentary, in which she recorded only voice-over.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Andrew Glazer, director of the documentary on the 2018 disappearances, told AFP that Ramos is accused of paying actors to fabricate allegations against the military.

From Barron's • May 14, 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

At Tottenham, the Amazon documentary All or Nothing captured something instructive.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

After dinner a few days later, Mom and Dad were cuddled together on the couch, watching some documentary.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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