biodoc

English

Etymology

Clipping of biographical documentary.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈbaɪ.ə.dɒk/, /ˈbaɪ.əʊ.dɒk/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈbaɪ.ə.dɑk/, /ˈbaɪ.oʊ.dɑk/

Noun

biodoc (plural biodocs)

1. (film) a documentary film about a person
   • 2011 April 23, “LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian wed in Los Angeles”, in New York Post‎^[1]:

     The news comes after Rimes spoke out about their relationship, which broke up their first marriages, on new biodoc “Backstory: LeAnn Rimes,” to air Sunday on US cable channel Great American Country.

   • 2012 September 11, Joe Leydon, “Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp”, in Variety‎^[2]:

     “Portrait” abounds in the sort of ironies and contrasts that can make a biodoc fascinating even to auds totally unfamiliar with its subject.

   • 2023 August 17, Mia Galuppo, “‘Still:  A Michael J. Fox Movie’ Director Talks His Approach to the Celebrity Biodoc: “I’m Always Looking for a Very Intimate Connection””, in The Hollywood Reporter‎^[3]:

     The documentarian talks to THR about how he deviated from the typical biodoc playbook and casting Michael J. Fox with Fox in the room.

   • 2024 January 11, Brad Wheeler, “Documentary shines light on country music icon June Carter Cash”, in The Globe and Mail‎^[4]:

     The comprehensive biodoc – she was much more than Mrs. Johnny Cash – premieres on Paramount+ on Jan. 16.

Related terms

• biopic