How the industry is working to increase diversity and representation, and what still needs to be done.

The roots of the entertainment industry documentary lie in classic Hollywood’s promotional shorts and wartime propaganda. However, the modern template was arguably set by This Is Spinal Tap (1984), a mockumentary that parodied the rock industry’s self-importance. Real turning points include The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002) and Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008), which shifted focus from triumph to struggle. The contemporary iteration, however, is defined by : the subject controls the narrative in exchange for unprecedented archival access.