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as in documentary
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as in comedy
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Recent Examples of docudrama
This wouldn’t be the first time that a high-profile true crime docudrama has been castigated for exploiting victims.
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Aja Romano, Vox, 21 Mar. 2025
During each month of release, the docudrama was the top performer on the platform for November 2024, December 2024, and April 2025.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2025
As the years passed, the brothers evolved into cultural icons in their own right, amassing a loyal following as a series of docudramas and documentaries retold their stories for a younger audience.
—Tim Arango, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The historical docudrama also was nominated for Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Aja Romano, Vox, 21 Mar. 2025
During each month of release, the docudrama was the top performer on the platform for November 2024, December 2024, and April 2025.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2025
As the years passed, the brothers evolved into cultural icons in their own right, amassing a loyal following as a series of docudramas and documentaries retold their stories for a younger audience.
—Tim Arango, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The historical docudrama also was nominated for Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for docudrama
Noun
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Before the series ended, Radziwill plugged her upcoming appearance on CNN's upcoming three-part documentary American Prince about her cousin, John F. Kennedy, Jr.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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In two weeks Netflix will drop its documentary on the life of Jerry Jones, during which our resident Pro Football Hall of Famer will stare into the camera and proudly admit that his toy is nothing more than a soap opera.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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Blending comedy, magical realism and emotional depth, the story explores intergenerational trauma, identity and belonging.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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To this day a lively, biting, macabre comedy that was controversial in its time (and banned in Franco-era Spain for its anti-elite subtext), yet its core themes still resonate with uncanny oracular power.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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In 2024, Samsung launched its first phone with AI features.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Luckily, Meta has released several new features aimed at protecting teens on their two biggest platforms: Facebook and Instagram.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The delight of it, the source of its generous dollops of camp melodrama, comes from its ability to convince you that maybe, just maybe, this will be the thing that finally overturns the apple cart.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
14 July 2025
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Relief because the months-long melodrama over the suit appears to be over (though there are still some big loose ends that need to be tied).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
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There's clearly chemistry on display throughout this film.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Carson not only leads the film, but also serves as an executive producer.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Its jacket copy states, With a voice somewhere between Violeta Parra and Bad Bunny, Paulina Flores paints a portrait of a city, a generation, and its distinctive characteristics in this tragicomedy.—
Diana Arterian
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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Told with a classic heist structure and hints of tragicomedy, the story follows an ordinary government employee obsessed with winning the Melate lottery.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Known for his wit and charisma, The Rock has become the most accomplished actor of all professional wrestlers, starring in movies such as The Scorpion King, Fast Five, and Jumanji.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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One night, the poster and Mark came home from the gym ready to relax and watch a movie, only to find Daisy hosting a group of friends in their living room.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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How that psychodrama played out in the UK could have lessons for the US — not least because Cummings eventually succeeded in undermining Johnson’s political career, ultimately defenestrating the prime minister through relentless briefings and leaks.—
Jim Waterson,
semafor.com,
6 June 2025
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And there are many things that people can actually do to get this transcendence, to get away from the tedium of the psychodrama of your own life.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
25 May 2025
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“Docudrama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docudrama. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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