How to Cite a Documentary in AMA (11th edition)
Learn how to cite documentary films and non-fiction films in AMA format (11th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
AMA Reference List Format
Here is the standard AMA format for citing a documentary in your reference list:
Director AA, dir. Title of Documentary. Distributor; Year.
AMA Example for a Documentary
A complete AMA reference for a documentary, formatted by the official AMA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
1. Paper Trails. Northlight Films; 2021.
Matching in-text citation: 1
AMA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
1
Narrative
The documentary1 argues...
Key AMA Formatting Rules
- Use the director as author with the dir. designation.
- Give the documentary title, distributor, and year.
- Add an Accessed date and URL if streamed online.
- References are numbered in order of appearance in the text.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your documentary.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AMA (11th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AMA requirements.
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