biodoc
nounUK /ˈbaɪ.ə.dɒk/ · US /ˈbaɪ.ə.dɑk/
Etymology Clipping of biographical documentary; synchronically bio + doc.
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Broadcasting, Film, Media, Television A documentary film about a person.
- The news comes after Rimes spoke out about their relationship, which broke up their first marriages, on new biodoc “Backstory: LeAnn Rimes,” to air Sunday on US cable channel Great American Country.2011 April 23, “LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian wed in Los Angeles”, in New York Post:
- “Portrait” abounds in the sort of ironies and contrasts that can make a biodoc fascinating even to auds totally unfamiliar with its subject.2012 September 11, Joe Leydon, “Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp”, in Variety:
2 more examples
- The documentarian talks to THR about how he deviated from the typical biodoc playbook and casting Michael J. Fox with Fox in the room.2023 August 17, Mia Galuppo, “‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ Director Talks His Approach to the Celebrity Biodoc: “I’m Always Looking for a Very Intimate Connection””, in The Hollywood Reporter:
- The comprehensive biodoc – she was much more than Mrs. Johnny Cash – premieres on Paramount+ on Jan. 16.2024 January 11, Brad Wheeler, “Documentary shines light on country music icon June Carter Cash”, in The Globe and Mail:
- Related terms
- biographer, biographical, biography, biopic, docudrama