Directors like Alex Gibney ( The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley ) have applied crime thriller aesthetics to the story of Fyre Festival, proving that the story of a failed music festival can be shot like a heist movie. The editing is frenetic, often mimicking the chaotic energy of a movie set where the director is screaming "Cut!" just as the sun goes down.

The widespread accessibility of internet pornography has raised significant concerns regarding its influence on young adults' understanding of relationships and sexuality. Sites like GirlsDoPorn, which feature adult content, have become easily accessible to individuals as young as 18 years old, due to the nature of the internet and minimal age verification processes. This accessibility has led to a complex discussion about the potential effects on young viewers, particularly women, who may be exposed to certain stereotypes and expectations.

The roots of the entertainment industry documentary stretch back to the very birth of cinema. Early filmmakers like the Lumière brothers captured "actuality" films—simple vignettes of everyday life—which laid the groundwork for nonfiction storytelling.