What is another word for television documentary?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛlɪvˌɪʒən dˌɒkjuːmˈɛntəɹi] (IPA)

A television documentary is a form of nonfiction media that seeks to inform its audience on a particular topic through a combination of narration, interviews, and factual footage. In terms of synonyms, a television documentary may also be referred to as a docuseries, factual program, nonfiction film or television show, or even a docudrama if it includes dramatized elements. Other similar terms include investigative journalism, current affairs programming, and true crime series, depending on the subject matter. Regardless of the terminology, the goal of a television documentary remains the same: to present accurate information and promote understanding on a topic of public interest.

What are the hypernyms for Television documentary?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    film, Documentary program, Educational programming, Nonfiction programming, visual media.

Famous quotes with Television documentary

  • It is difficult to produce a television documentary that is both incisive and probing when every twelve minutes one is interrupted by twelve dancing rabbits singing about toilet paper.
    Rod Serling
  • It is difficult to produce a television documentary that is both incisive and probing when every twelve minutes one is interrupted by twelve dancing rabbits singing about toilet paper.
    Rod Serling

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