Modern documentaries are becoming more immersive and gamified, focusing on "truth in silence" and capturing real-time tension. 3. Business and Ethics on Set
The line between documentary and scripted drama is now permanently blurred. Shows like The Rehearsal (HBO) and American Vandal (Netflix) mock the tropes of true crime documentaries while utilizing them perfectly. Meanwhile, prestige dramas like The Dropout (about Elizabeth Holmes) or WeCrashed (about WeWork) rely entirely on the visual language established by earlier documentaries—the slow zoom on a paused face, the eerie synth score, the shaky archival clip.
It's not often that we get a glimpse into the making of a television show or film, especially when it comes to deleted scenes. However, for fans of the show "E09," a recent release of deleted scenes from the series has provided a unique opportunity to see what could have been. The installation, which was released 21 years after the initial airing of the episode, provides a fascinating look at the creative process and what was ultimately left on the cutting room floor.