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− | 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. | + | 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. Most Documentaries produced by [[Hollywood]] that are nominated for an [[Oscar]] have a distinct factual and [[liberal]] bias. |
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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. Most Documentaries produced by Hollywood that are nominated for an Oscar have a distinct factual and liberal bias.
See Also
- Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed is a documentary about the liberal censorship of intelligent design. Expelled is hosted by Ben Stein.
- 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.
- Mockumentary, a fictional work in the form of a documentary.
- Liberal bias, as many documentaries have a decidedly liberal slant.