To write a helpful review for a documentary about the entertainment industry, you need to balance your personal reaction with an objective look at how the film constructs its argument.

Some of the most famous documentaries in this genre are those that capture a production spiraling out of control, turning the filmmaker into the subject. Something Strange is Happening in the Film Industry

Whether it’s a sanitized puff piece from a streaming giant or a gritty indie exposing labor violations, this genre does one thing well: It reminds us that for every single second of joy a movie provides, there are a thousand hours of boredom, frustration, and negotiation behind the curtain. And we cannot look away.

The documentary provides a comprehensive and engaging history of the entertainment industry. The use of archival footage, interviews with industry experts, and narration by a well-known actor (in this case, Stephen Fry) makes the documentary both informative and entertaining.