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While these documentaries provide vital truth, they also operate within a complex paradox. Many of these exposés are funded, produced, and distributed by the exact streaming platforms and studios that dominate the entertainment industry. By March 2018, the site GirlsDoPorn (GDP) was
. As streaming platforms and digital distribution have democratized production, the line between "factual reporting" and "audience engagement" has blurred, creating a multi-billion dollar sub-industry focused on "storytelling with real-life consequences". The Evolution of Documentaries as Entertainment Many of these exposés are funded, produced, and
: A docuseries detailing the hidden history, financial mechanics, and cultural impact of the global pop music industry.
Music has a particularly rich history in the documentary form, and the sub-genre has experienced its own "golden age". These films do more than just celebrate artists; they explore creative processes, business models, and the cultural impact of music. As a Vulture list of the 50 best music documentaries notes, the best of the genre "tells a story of art forms, cultures, and business models in transition". They cover every genre imaginable, from pop and rock to hip-hop, jazz, and beyond.