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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a documentary can be" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing the potential characteristics or qualities of a documentary film.
Example: "A documentary can be an effective way to educate the public about important social issues."
Alternatives: "a documentary may serve as" or "a documentary could function as".
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WATCHING a freestyle rap on television or in a documentary can be daunting.
Have a listen, see just how soothing a documentary can be.
More information about the series — and how to submit a documentary — can be found on our submissions page.
JG Ballard made the point in his novel High Rise that a documentary can be used as a weapon.
"Crazy Horse" is a study of artistic process that is itself a work of art, and, as such, a reminder of what a documentary can be.
So it's curious that "A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet," chronicling its history, is about as sleepy as a documentary can be.
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A sympathetic documentary can be the first step in rehabbing a damaged reputation (think Mr. Tyson or Mr. Spitzer) or in the case of Vidal Sassoon or Rush, reminding viewers of an aging icon's cultural relevance.
The contrasts that emerge from living alongside "the most hated family in America," as they were labeled in a recent documentary, can be striking.
A two-hour documentary can be condensed into a 5 minutes spoiler, and now the dating process can be shrunk to the glowing rectangles of our cell phones and intermittent chats throughout the day.
A trailer for the documentary can be viewed here.
"Though what we are making is a traditional documentary in that it will follow a linear storyline, the project will also involve content that sits online within a social community so the documentary can be organic and interactive, too".
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