This year’s Emmy nominations reveal a significant shift in documentary focus, with celebrity profiles becoming increasingly prevalent. Four of the five nominated documentary specials and three of the five doc series nominees center around famous individuals.
The Hollywood Reporter notes that this marks a departure from previous years where documentaries often focused on broader social issues like war or natural history – such as films about whales. The trend indicates a growing preference among Emmy voters for stories centered on well-known figures.
According to the report, four out of five nominated documentary specials are about famous people. Similarly, three out of five doc series nominees also focus on celebrities. This shift suggests that personal narratives and intimate portraits of public personalities are resonating more strongly with those selecting Emmy contenders.
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