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| − | A '''documentary''' is an artistic compilation, typically in film form, used to convey non-fictitious information for a mix of | + | A '''documentary''' is an artistic compilation, typically in [[motion picture|film form]], used to convey non-fictitious information for a mix of [[education]]al or [[entertainment]] purposes. The term "documentary" often implies [[truth]]fulness, but this is sometimes not the case. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Sicko]], by [[Michael Moore]], a "documentary" written to impugn the American healthcare system. | *[[Sicko]], by [[Michael Moore]], a "documentary" written to impugn the American healthcare system. | ||
*[[Fahrenheit 9/11]], by Michael Moore, a "documentary" written as an assault to the Bush administration. | *[[Fahrenheit 9/11]], by Michael Moore, a "documentary" written as an assault to the Bush administration. | ||
| − | *[[Schlockumentary]], a slang term referring to | + | *[[Schlockumentary]], a slang term referring to documentaries based on junk science. |
| + | *[[Liberal bias]], as many documentaries have a decidedly liberal slant. | ||
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[[category:entertainment]] | [[category:entertainment]] | ||
Revision as of 01:17, January 25, 2008
A documentary is an artistic compilation, typically in film form, used to convey non-fictitious information for a mix of educational or entertainment purposes. The term "documentary" often implies truthfulness, but this is sometimes not the case.
See Also
- Sicko, by Michael Moore, a "documentary" written to impugn the American healthcare system.
- Fahrenheit 9/11, by Michael Moore, a "documentary" written as an assault to the Bush administration.
- Schlockumentary, a slang term referring to documentaries based on junk science.
- Liberal bias, as many documentaries have a decidedly liberal slant.