| 单词 |
docutainment |
| 释义 |
docutainment, n. orig. and chiefly N. Amer.|ˌdɒkjʊˈteɪnmənt|
[f. documentary a. + entertainment n.; cf. *infotainment n.]
A film or other presentation which includes documentary materials, and seeks both to inform and entertain; entertainment provided by such presentations. Also in extended use.
1978Globe & Mail (Toronto) 5 May 15/5 Densham and Watson make what they call docutainments—documentary films whose first goal is to be entertaining. 1983Washington Post 21 Dec. c8/5 ‘I call it ‘variety docutainment’,’ says the production's executive producer, Cindy Walker... ‘We'll be using documentary inserts combined on stage with drama, song and dance.’ 1985Los Angeles Times 3 Mar. (Television Times) 3/1 This two-part production about the life and times of Douglas MacArthur is..a documentary or, more precisely, five hours of ‘docutainment’, a fascinating..biography based on William Manchester's book about America's most intriguing, epic soldier. 1989Wall St. Jrnl. 18 Sept. 1/4 ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ captured 16th place in the prime-time ratings with its special brand of ‘docutainment’—re-enactments of puzzling crimes and other unexplained events. |
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