documentary

Definitions

A motion picture or television program that provides a factual record or report of a specific subject.

Consisting of, relating to, or based on official documents or factual evidence.

Examples

We watched a fascinating documentary about the migration patterns of monarch butterflies.

The filmmaker spent five years traveling across the globe to complete her award-winning documentary.

The documentary provides a compelling look at the history of space exploration.

Synonyms

factual nonfiction informative veridical authentic realistic reportorial

Antonyms

fictional imaginary invented fabricated dramatized untrue fanciful