documentary

 
Pronunciation: /dɒkjʊˈmɛnt(ə)ri/

adjective

  • 1consisting of or based on official documents: documentary evidence of regular payments from the company
  • 2using pictures or interviews with people involved in real events to provide a factual report on a particular subject: a documentary programme about Manchester United

noun (plural documentaries)

  • a film or television or radio programme that provides a factual report on a particular subject.