doc-u-men-ta-ry |ˌdäkyəˈmentərē|adjectiveconsisting of official pieces of written, printed, or other matter : his book is based on documentary sources.• (of a movie, a television or radio program, or photography) using pictures or interviews with people involved in real events to provide a factual record or report : he has directed documentary shorts and feature films.noun ( pl. -ries)a movie or a television or radio program that provides a factual record or report.
Disclaimer: Although by definition documentaries deal with facts, the content and commentary in this collection is, in fact, primarily fiction.
1. Entitlement - What's In A Name?
In the world of Frank and Ernest documentaries, there's an opportunity for punning in every title.
2. The Demise of Blockbuster, A Docudrama In Two Acts
Followup Study: How many VCRs and DVDs of movies you bought and watched once are sitting on your bookshelves gathering dust?
3. It's About Time #1
Genesis - The Masculine Version
4. It's About Time #2
Genesis - The Feminine Version
5. Imperial Rome
Then...
6. Mob Children, Learning The Family Business
7. The American Electoral System, Just How Id-iotic is it?
For more on this subject, check out yesterday's blog post.
8. Reformation Redux
Theses one you won't want to miss.
9. America's Best Interest - A 60 Minutes Investigation
10. Up the Potomac - ANational Geographic Special
Synopsis: The first African American President of the United States attempts to paddle against the prevailing political current and is stymied by:
- an obstructionist GOP-controlled House of Representatives.
- GOP filibusters in the Senate.
- members of his own party, who undercut his initiatives to protect their assets.
- a selfish and ignorant electorate, which refuses to vote yet expects the President they elected to perform miracles without their support.
11. SPF, The Case for Global Warming - A Nature Special
After this documentary airs, sales of sunscreen are expected to soar, but the prospect of meaningful legislative action is still shady.
12. SAT-istics - Examining American Education
Summary: TMI, AWHFY, DILLIGAS? (Click here if you need a refresher course in modern, simplified English.)
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