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We are already seeing pitches for documentaries about the rise of deepfakes, the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, and the algorithmic tyranny of TikTok. Furthermore, the "toxic fandom" documentary is emerging—films that investigate how obsessive fans drove George Lucas to sell Star Wars or how harassment campaigns target actors of color.

Entertainment industry documentaries have had a significant impact on popular culture. By providing a unique perspective on the entertainment industry, these films have helped to humanize celebrities and shed light on the creative process.

And the documentary, quietly, records our asking.