Friday 16 September 2011

Definition of Documentary

Documentaries are programmes that look into real life aspects and experiences primarily for the purpose of instruction or maintaining a historical record.
Documentaries can come in different forms, they can be completely factual or even come in a form that's mixed with comedy, this is called a Mockumentary.
Documentaries are often compared to plays, novels and poems, in fictional and non fictional form, with no measurable social utility.
Good examples of documentaries are: Schindler's List, Wild life programmes, historical programmes. Documentaries are often informative and educational, especially those that have been made to record historical events.
Documentaries made recently would be expected to look at the experiences of the average person's lifestyle.

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