Behind the Curtain: The Rise of the Entertainment Industry Documentary

In an era where the line between creator and consumer is increasingly blurred, the entertainment industry has turned the camera on itself. The entertainment industry documentary—a sub-genre dedicated to chronicling the inner workings, history, and personalities of show business—has evolved from niche film festival fare to a dominant force in global streaming.

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Here is why we can’t stop watching them, and which films you need to queue up tonight.

• "The Story of Film: An Odyssey" (2011): A 11-part documentary series that explores the history of cinema, from the early days of film to the present.
• "Jodorowsky's Dune" (2013): A documentary about Alejandro Jodorowsky's failed attempt to adapt Frank Herbert's novel "Dune" into a film.
• "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters" (2007): A documentary about competitive Donkey Kong players and the world of classic video games.