: A new documentary, Lorne , releasing April 17, 2026 , traces how one platform launched generations of comedy legends, from Chevy Chase to Ryan Gosling.
Instead of focusing on a person, these films focus on a company or an entire system (e.g., a film studio, a record label, the ratings system).
The breadth of the entertainment ecosystem means that filmmakers have an endless supply of narratives to explore. The most impactful documentaries generally fall into four distinct categories: 1. The Anatomy of Creative Disasters
