Dictionary

mocudrama en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈmɒkjʊˌdɹɑːmə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• /ˈmɑkjəˌdɹɑmə/ (General-American)

Etymology

Blend of mock + docudrama, or mock + documentary + drama.

Meanings

1. A television program, movie, or play presented as if it were a docudrama, but that is not factual because of either error or parody.
   • The DNC organized the petition drive when it became clear this week that the network was prepared to ignore criticism of its decision to air a right-wing, factually inaccurate mocudrama that dishonors the memory of 9/11 victims in order to serve a cheap, callous political agenda two months before the election. 2006, Bruce R. Lindsey, Douglas J. Band, Comments About ABC Entertainment's 9/11 Film, ABC News, page 1:

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Relateds

mockumentary · docudrama