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 Venice-premiering satirical hybrid music doc/mockumentary has been on a roadshow across key markets.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt devoted a full episode to this mockumentary (directed IRL by Documentary Now!
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 29 May 2025
Originally based on the UK series of the same name, the mockumentary has only grown in esteem since its conclusion in 2013, even inspiring multiple podcasts from actors on the show.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 6 May 2025
Working on Quinta Brunson’s beloved mockumentary, O’Brien routinely auditions adults and children.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Apr. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt devoted a full episode to this mockumentary (directed IRL by Documentary Now!
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 29 May 2025
Originally based on the UK series of the same name, the mockumentary has only grown in esteem since its conclusion in 2013, even inspiring multiple podcasts from actors on the show.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 6 May 2025
Working on Quinta Brunson’s beloved mockumentary, O’Brien routinely auditions adults and children.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Mockumentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mockumentary. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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