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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

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

"I wish that we were doing the Arsenal documentary this season," he said, referencing the behind-the-scenes film from the 2021-22 season.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He says it so slowly that it’s like he’s narrating the documentary about the Civil War that Ms. Rochambeau had us watch.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden




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