As we move into 2025, the entertainment industry documentary faces a new frontier. With the rise of generative AI, documentarians are beginning to explore the "uncanny valley" of production. Upcoming docs are focusing on the 2023 strikes, the ethics of resurrecting dead actors via CGI, and the brutal economics of the "Streaming Bubble."

Furthermore, these documentaries serve as survival manuals. For the thousands of film school graduates and aspiring musicians watching at home, Sound City (2013) or Hired Gun (2016) are not just entertainment; they are training manuals on the exploitation of session musicians. They teach you who gets paid, who gets screwed, and who gets the credit.