Docudramas

/ˈdɒkjuˌdrɑːməz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of docudrama; multiple television or film programs that blend true events with dramatic performance.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of docudrama by adding the -s suffix.

Kelly Says

Docudramas as a genre exploded in popularity during the 1980s and 90s when networks realized they could tell gripping true crime and historical stories more affordably than traditional dramas while still claiming documentary credibility.

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