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documentary

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


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Philip Glass’ score for the critically acclaimed non-narrative 1982 documentary film “Koyaanisqatsi” plays as the dancers initiate the first moments of Hollander’s choreography in the open space.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Pelley also attacked the credentials of Bilton, a former New York Times tech reporter and documentary filmmaker, who, like Weiss, has no previous experience running a TV news operation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Spokespeople for Netflix and Tremolo Productions said they had no knowledge of Gates or his team paying for any part of the documentary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

These men are the focus of a new documentary, Lost Down Mexico Way, bringing the extraordinary story of these football fans to life, 40 years after it all started.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“Free-market industry and capitalism at their best. It’s like watching a really good documentary about business. Far-out.”

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen




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