A mocumentary is a type of TV show or film which fictitious events are presented in documentary format. They often analyze or comment on current events, as well as issues occuring now, using an unrealistic or fictitious setting. They are either comedic or dramatic in form. However comedic mocumentaries are much more common. Mockumentaries are uaually presented as historical documentaries, Either with b roll and discussing past events or as cinéma vérité pieces, following the people as the action happens. Mocumentaries are often improvised to maintain the pretense of reality. Comedic mockumentaries dont usually have 'laugh tracks' to sustain the atmosphere.
Examples of mocumentaries include:
David Holzman's Diary (1967), Pat Paulsen For President (1968),
Take the Money and Run (1969),
The Rutles (1978)
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