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Non-fiction
Documentary
Interview-driven documentary structure with b-roll scenes and narration placeholders.
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genre
Documentary
tone
Informative, human
aspect ratio
16:9
estimated duration
15 min
Story beats
- 1. Hook — A striking moment or question.
- 2. Context — Background and stakes.
- 3. Voices — Interviews reveal perspectives.
- 4. Turning point — New information or event.
- 5. Reflection — What it means.
Characters
- Narrator narratorCalm, trustworthy
- Subject intervieweeCandid, passionate
Scenes
160s
Cold open
EXT. LOCATION - DAY
Atmospheric b-roll with narration hook.
2150s
Context
ARCHIVE / GRAPHICS
History and data, narrated.
3300s
Interviews
INT. INTERVIEW SET - DAY
Key subjects share their story.
4240s
The event
EXT. LOCATION - DAY
Observational footage of the turning point.
590s
Closing
EXT. LANDSCAPE - SUNSET
Reflection and call to think.