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documentary

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


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Todd Gray, whose 27-foot-long photo sculpture “Octavia’s Gaze” graces the hallway near the building’s south entrance, chats with Wim Wenders, who is making a documentary about architect Peter Zumthor’s controversial new $724 million concrete behemoth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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

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

The New York Times documentary had aired and brought even more attention to the plight of girls in Swat, and we started receiving messages of support from people all over the world.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai




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