Modern documentaries about the entertainment world typically fall into three distinct categories:

: These focus on the icons and moguls who shaped the culture. The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002) is a landmark example, tracing the rise and fall of legendary producer Robert Evans.

Documentaries about filmmaking and the film industry (updated 01.2020) * 1. Jodorowsky's Dune. 2013. 1h 30m. PG-13 79Metascore. 8.