docudrama
Definition
- Noun:
- A film or television program that dramatizes real events, people, or issues, blending documentary-style factual presentation with dramatic storytelling techniques.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The network aired a compelling docudrama about the life of the famous scientist.
- That docudrama used archival footage and actor reenactments to explore the historical event.
Advanced Usage
- As a genre label: The term is often used to categorize a specific type of nonfiction filmmaking that prioritizes narrative engagement while being based on factual research.
- Her latest project is a docudrama series focusing on environmental activists.
Variants and Related Words
- Documentary (n): A nonfictional film or program intended to document reality, primarily for instruction or maintaining a historical record. (A typically employs more dramatization than a traditional .)
- Docufiction (n): A genre that combines documentary and fiction, often where real events are interwoven with fictionalized elements or narratives.
Synonyms
- Dramatized documentary: A documentary that uses dramatized reenactments.
- Fact-based drama: A drama that is closely based on factual events.
Related Phrases
- To produce a docudrama: To be involved in the creation of such a film or program.
- The studio plans to produce a docudrama on the subject.
Noun
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a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
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