shockumentary

British

/ -trɪ, ˌʃɒkjuːˈmɛntərɪ /

noun

a television programme showing members of the public in shocking or violent situations

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Etymology

Origin of shockumentary

C20: a blend of _shock + _documentary

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shockumentary

Jackson deserved better than to be canceled by the media because of the shockumentary “Leaving Neverland.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2020

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