Docurama

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Docurama
IndustryEntertainment
FoundedMay 2014
Headquarters
New York
,
United States
Area served
North America
Key people
Susan Margolin (president)
Services Video streaming
Number of employees
10
Parent Cineverse
Website docurama.com

Docurama is a video streaming service since May 2014 by US entertainment company Cineverse that serves documentary films to proprietary software clients. [1]

In 2013, Docurama had a library of about 1,200 programs, [2] including feature-length films, short films, television programs, interviews, and film festival coverage. [3]

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References

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  2. Block, Alex Ben (April 1, 2013). "Cinedigm Launches Theater Series". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 2015-08-22.
  3. Hayes, Dade (June 16, 2014). "Flush with New Cash Historically Film Focused Cinedigm Cut to Streaming Future". Forbes . Retrieved 2015-08-23.