Entertainment Industry Documentary Type: Informative Paper

Marcus looked at the boom mic hovering like a dragonfly. He thought about the NDAs he’d signed, legal documents that carried the weight of a death sentence. But the studio had dumped him six months ago, replaced him with a twenty-four-year-old who specialized in "digital reputation management." They hadn't even given him a gold watch.

Sometimes the machine is fascinating because of the man turning the crank. Documentaries like Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) borrowed the rhythm of industry docs, but the true entertainment entries are Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures and The Rachel Divide . These profiles ask a dangerous question: Is a great artist allowed to be a terrible boss?