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 film, which is just over two hours long, is essentially a documentary, a mockumentary, a fake biopic and musical, all combined and sometimes literally on top of each other. —

Peter White, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024 The vampire mockumentary returned for its sixth season on Monday, Oct. 21, kicking off the final installment with three new episodes. —

Stacy Lambe, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 The most accurate way to describe it is as a mix of a documentary, a mockumentary, and a fake biopic — all of which share the conceit that Pavement is the most important and influential band that has ever existed. —

Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024 What follows is a mockumentary about their efforts to make the album and the distinctly American pastimes that sidetrack them along the way, from McDonald’s runs to hanging out in grocery-store parking lots. —

Chris Stanton, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mockumentary