mockumentary
noun
mock·u·men·ta·ry
ˌmä-kyə-ˈmen-tə-rē 
-ˈmen-trē
plural mockumentaries
: a facetious or satirical work (such as a film) presented in the style of a documentary
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The mockumentary, directed by Sergio Arau, painted a world in which Mexican immigrants in California completely disappear, resulting in an economic meltdown.
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Daniel Eduardo Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
The mockumentary follows a down-on-his-luck memorabilia dealer (Adam Pally) who seeks redemption by reuniting with his sixth-grade basketball teammate (Curry).
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 24 July 2024
The mockumentary about a former sitcom star staging her television comeback was a critical darling but was axed by the premium cable network after one season.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 July 2024
Notable: Kalil once filmed a short mockumentary with Will Ferrell about preparing for the NFL Draft that remains a classic.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2024
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Daniel Eduardo Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
The mockumentary follows a down-on-his-luck memorabilia dealer (Adam Pally) who seeks redemption by reuniting with his sixth-grade basketball teammate (Curry).
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 24 July 2024
The mockumentary about a former sitcom star staging her television comeback was a critical darling but was axed by the premium cable network after one season.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 July 2024
Notable: Kalil once filmed a short mockumentary with Will Ferrell about preparing for the NFL Draft that remains a classic.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2024
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“Mockumentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mockumentary. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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