Meanings
plural stalkumentaries
- informalA documentary film or programme which follows its subject around and/or intrudes upon their private life, particularly to a degree characterized as stalking.
The result is slight, but sweet in this hybrid of stalkumentary and romantic comedy. The filmmakers didn't haunt either Barrymore's home or office, but rather contacted her through people she knew or worked with.
2005 August 5, Carrie Rickey, “His dream? Connecting with Drew”, in Philadelphia Inquirer
Origin
Blend of stalk + documentary.
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