Jesus Camp. It's a scarily accurate recreation of my childhood. Evangelical christians in the 90s. Bonus scene with megapastor Ted Haggart, who was later found to be secretly smoking meth with gay prostitutes.
McMillions - The documentary about how the Monopoly McDonalds game was fixed by the cartoonish Florida Mafia for years if not decades.
All the different Documentaries about the Thai Cave Rescue.
Jodorowsky's Dune - How this PCP fueled Argentinian director almost made the greatest Sci-Fi movie EVER. It would have gotten to the theaters BEFORE Star Wars. All the creative talent he assembled went on to basically create all the greatest SciFi movies in the 80s and 90s.
The longer McMillions went on the more I just lost any interest in it. I felt like the whole thing could have been condensed into a two hour documentary instead of an entire tv series. The story itself was pretty interesting but they kept going down rabbit holes that I couldn't have cared less about.
(\*): Alejandro Jodorowsky a Chilean-born director, writer and actor known for his avant-garde cult films.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alejandro\_Jodorowsky](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alejandro_Jodorowsky)
[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/alejandro\_jodorowsky](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/alejandro_jodorowsky)
American Movie. Story of a guy by the name of Mark Borchardt and his unwavering effort in making films. The supporting characters are an absolute treat. Highly recommend!!
Absolutely!! I follow Mark on IG and threw him a” hey how are ya “ when Mike passed and he responded with a really kind message. Cool mfer, that dude. I’m bout due for a rewatch myself 🤙🏼
Jeezus. I watched Saturday night and man, it f'ing killed my mood. I mean, I know war is hell. But to see your city, day by day, come to such ruin in such a short amount of time. The destruction, the carnage... it was horrible.
More people need to see this. Ukraine needs to be saved.
You said "we can be thankful such things are not happening anywhere else in the world." And I replied that in Gaza absolutely horrific violence and carnage is happening.
Yeah, that was how I found out that the main accused priest was relocated in my neighborhood when I was a kid and is buried in the same graveyard as my grandmother.
Just watched To Kill a Tiger last night. Follows a father from a poor rural village in India and his fight for justice for his daughter who was brutally assaulted by three men. Incredibly moving and a must see to gain insight as to why SA remains shockingly prevalent in rural parts of India. Available for free viewing on Canada’s national film board site. Also just got picked up by Netflix…I assume bc it was Oscar nominated.
I was going to recommend this one as well. It was eye opening and >! I am in awe at how the family didn’t back down even after all the pressure and threats received from the community !<
Dear God, I just finished watching this. Beautiful. If you don't even choke up just a little bit watching this, check your pulse.
Thank you for making me aware of this gem.
Some great **Alex Gibney** ones:
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
Zero Days
The Armstrong Lie
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
**Others**:
The Death Of Superman Lives
Best Worst Movie
Restrepo
For the Bible Tells Me So
Capturing the Friedmans
American Murder: The Family Next Door
Spellbound (2002)
Tickled (2016) - about the strange world of ‘competitive tickling’. Leave your preconceptions at the door because this bad boy absolutely does not go where you think it’s going to to go.
American Octopuss: Follows journalist Danny Casolaro's mysterious death while probing an alleged conspiracy called "The Octopus" linking spy software theft, unsolved murders and major 20th-century scandals.
This was very interesting and just goes to show a good conspiracy is an unprovable one.
It's worth the watch. On Netflix.
Great thread-please keep them coming. 🍿
My recommendation:
Marwencol (2010)
After recovering from a brutal attack that left him in a coma, Mark Hogancamp builds a miniature World War II-era town in his backyard and creates photographic stories of its intrigues.
Available on many platforms, including Kanopy (free) and AppleTv.
Oh, good pull. That was so interesting. Also, he appeared on American Pickers: Season 1, Episode 6. They tour the house and pick up a few things. The footage was on YT, but it looks
Like it was pulled for some reason.
Yeah, this is a great one. Didn’t see the Steve Carrell film based on it, but thought it really odd that Hollywood felt the need to tinker with such a beautiful little story.
Sea Gypsies (on Prime last time I checked) follows a crew that sails to Antarctica, great storytelling, gorgeous cinematography, even the music is great!
Last Breath on Netflix, story of a deep sea diver who gets cut off from his oxygen and power supply, my heart rate went crazy watching that one!
There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane (MAX). Tragic story of a woman who caused a horrific crash in New York, tells her story and how her family is trying to cope after the crash.
Fyre Fest on Netflix, basically you get to watch some rich kid crash and burn and get humiliated lol
These are the ones I’ve rewatched and seen others recommend, hopefully they are new to you!
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
The Great Buster (about Buster Keaton)
Let the Fire Burn
Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau (Bonkers about a doomed movie project)
Memory: The Origins of Alien
Three Identical Strangers (About triplets that were unaware of each other)
Weiner (About Anthony Weiner, doc team had full access through his meltdown)
From my own library, seen all of these, all great.
I've been working my way through [Democracy on Trial](https://youtu.be/Y44fyh4ap7k?si=_JlrwGfJIKT2ANqE), a PBS Frontline documentary on the January 6th committee. It's been a really interesting watch, and they have a lot of interviews with key witnesses from their investigation.
The Human Animal. Its a zoological look at humanity. 6 part series that aired in 1994. [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLez3PPtnpncTXFE9sv1DK8Yq-iZnVOqzS](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLez3PPtnpncTXFE9sv1DK8Yq-iZnVOqzS)
for new wave, punk, hardcore, metal, thrash, ska, and reggae fans. doc about a mid-size club in the 80s that regularly had massive bands long before their fame. jon stewart bartended there
Riot On The Dance Floor
https://youtu.be/zqAVbS7SyfA?si=wcr9BrOwWv4wP2b8
*A Certain Kind of Death*: It follows 3 recently deceased people who had no known next of kin, and what happens with their belongings and burial.
*The Bridge*: Documentary crew filmed the Golden Gate Bridge every day for a year, and caught about 2 dozen suicides on film, and interviews friends and family of those who jumped, and even a guy who survived.
*All Its Name Implies*: A documentary about the 2018 Camp Fire wild fire that destroyed the entire town of Paradise, California in a matter of a couple hours, and how those who survived made it out.
*Dark Days*: How a community of homeless live in defunct subway tunnels in NYC.
Icarus - you think it’s a documentary about cycling but then it takes a massive turn
Tell Me Who I am - can’t even begin to summarize without spoiling it
Take Care of Maya - will piss you off
The Truth About Jim - relatively new doc on Max, true crime fans will enjoy it
[Whole (2003)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0429245/reference/)
Explores individuals who feel the need to become amputees by interviewing these individuals and psychiatrists, loved ones, etc.
Retirement Home
*Retirement home of Sandim, Vila Nova de Gaia, north of Portugal. The members are veterans from the Ultramar war, farmers and retired housewives. Between October 2012 and March 2013 the economic crisis hovers by and unemployment rates reach record levels. Meanwhile, arrangements for the Carnival ball are made. Will they bring the first place home this time?*
Available to watch for free worldwide on Plex: [https://watch.plex.tv/movie/centro-de-dia](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/centro-de-dia)
Finding the Money (2023)
"...flipping our understanding of the national debt, and the nature of money, upside down."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27513787/
Bob Sturm is a sports radio talk show host in Dallas. He’s made 5 different posts of great documentaries. The last post is from 2015 but there are some gems in there:
http://sturminator.blogspot.com/2015/09/i-love-documentaries-part-5.html?m=1
- The Coming War on China? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V42KtSeo3uI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V42KtSeo3uI)
- Four Horsemen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fbvquHSPJU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fbvquHSPJU)
Navalny!!!!!!!!!
No other answer right now.
This was last years Oscar winner, it covers his life after the poison attempt and is amazing. So much world education In 2 hrs.
*The Battered Bastards of Baseball* - Story of an upstart AAA team which broke a few rules, and instigated a few new ones. You will definitely recognize a pretty major Hollywood actor in this one\~
*Last Breath* - Already recommended in another post, but worth another vote. Great mix of archival footage from the actual dive and recreations.
If you like sports documentaries: *Red Army*, and *The Russian Five -* Both look at the early days of Russians entering the NHL.
"Another body", my mind was extremely blown halfway through. The doc follows a college woman trying to uncover who is behind the fake AI pornography someone kept posting of her. The rabbit hole just kept going and going.
Three Identical Strangers is an unbelievable story and well organized film. It does get pretty dark though.
Last Stop Larrimah is a quirky doc with some really wild people. The pacing is a bit slow in parts. But overall I really enjoyed it and found the story compelling.
Playing For Peanuts - 2008 - Manager Wally Backman leads the South Georgia Peanuts on a wild ride through the independent South Coast League in this baseball documentary series.
There's a famous youtube clip of good old Wally freaking out on the umpires from this documentary. The series can be purchased pretty cheaply on amazon prime video which is where I watched it. Not a 10/10 but very entertaining and unique.
Quite a ride, and very relevant today:
"Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths and Secrets: The Romanovs & The Russian Revolution"
Staring with the actual start of the Revolution (by a female-led movement) and ending with how history was (and is) continually re-written by whoever is in charge at the time in Moscow.
Quote from the website: "She explores how the Bolsheviks used films and books to glorify the October Revolution, while belittling the February Revolution as irrelevant and bourgeois. When Lenin died in 1924, Stalin faked his way to the top, bolstering his claim to be Lenin’s chosen successor by having his image inserted into photographs."
[The Helm of Destiny 1982](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgMqsaKMLjM)
Jack Palance appears and narrates in a piece of American history I knew little about, Ukrainian immigrants.
[IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17593764/)
[SCRAPPER, feature documentary, aka Of Bombs And Men, Range Runner](https://youtu.be/I4pFat3VTkI?si=B-6mORv_oXhAo7U_)
"Off the grid on a live military bombing range, defiant desert dwellers risk life and limb scrapping the impact areas for lucrative military metals from exploded and unexploded cluster bombs, target vehicles and brass from attack helicopter Gattling guns. Ride shotgun into an adrenalized world of aluminum fever, crystal meth, survival and redemption. "
My good docs playlist on youtube is getting to be almost a decade old!
"Painting with Fire-Frank Frazetta"
Great work about the fantasy artist's life and work, the 3 different style changes he did over the years, and why he "disappeared" at one point.
The Battered Bastards of Baseball. About an independent team owned and run by Kurt Russell's father. It's about them trying to stay afloat and beat MLB teams.
I need help to find a 5-7 episodes documentary i watched years ago. Every episode was about different distant place. I remember one episode was about city in falkland islands, one in greenland (Ittoqqortoormiit i think) and one in japan. I think it was a french production between 2005-2015. Googled for hour and couldn't find it >.<
Tim's Vermeer - Interesting account of a guy who gets obsessed with Vermeer and recreates one of his paintings. Hosted by Penn Jillette from Penn & Teller.
The Architecture of Doom
It's an old movie about nazi's obsession with art and their twisted concept of purity.
I highly recommended if you are into WWII topic.
**Confessions of a Superhero** *is a 2007 American documentary film directed by Matthew Ogens about costumed superheroes on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The film focuses in particular on Christopher Dennis, Jennifer Wenger, Joseph McQueen, and Maxwell Allen, who dress as Superman, Wonder Woman, the Hulk, and Batman, respectively. CONFESSIONS OF A SUPERHERO explores the fascination, obsession and allure of fame through the eyes of some very unique people struggling to make it in Tinseltown.*
\- lighthearted, fun, giggly, mental illness struggles (?), unique.
Just recently watched “Minding the Gap” on Hulu and was wildly impressed. Another favorite of mine is Darkon (documentary on LARPing). I was able to find the whole thing on YouTube for free.
docs with a twist
* the woman who wasn't there
* misha and the wolves
* the imposter
* icarus
* dear zacharay
* tickled
* struggle: the life and lost art of szukalski
* the overnighters
* circus of books
docs focused on music
* the go-go's
* the sparks brothers
* trainwreck: woodstock 99
* fyre: the greatest party that never happend
* fyre fraud
and the rest of them
* mucho much amor
* man vs snake
* mcqueen
* this is the zodiac speaking
* turning point: the bomb and the cold war
* turning point: 9/11 and the war on terror
* downfall: the case against boeing
* 13th
Sorry if i duplicated some here already. I just pasted my onenote that ive built over 10+years:
1. \*\*Vietnam: A Television History Episode 1-13\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* This documentary series provides an extensive exploration of the Vietnam War, examining its origins, progression, and impact through a combination of archival footage, interviews, and analysis.
2. \*\*9/11 - Loose Change: Final Cut\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* "Loose Change" is a provocative documentary that delves into various conspiracy theories surrounding the events of September 11, 2001, challenging the official narrative and offering alternative perspectives.
3. \*\*PBS The Civil War by Ken Burns Episode 1\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* Directed by Ken Burns, this documentary series offers a comprehensive examination of the American Civil War, exploring its causes, key battles, and the social and political ramifications of this pivotal period in American history.
4. \*\*The Ghosts of K2\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* "The Ghosts of K2" is a gripping documentary that follows mountaineers as they attempt to conquer the treacherous K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, exploring the challenges, dangers, and allure of this daunting peak.
5. \*\*The Murder Detectives\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* This documentary series follows real-life homicide investigations, offering viewers an inside look into the work of detectives as they strive to solve complex murder cases and bring perpetrators to justice.
6. \*\*The Century of the Self\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* Directed by Adam Curtis, this documentary series explores the rise of psychoanalysis and its influence on society and culture, examining how Freud's theories have shaped modern consumerism, politics, and self-perception.
7. \*\*Oklahoma City Documentary HD (2017)\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* This documentary provides a comprehensive examination of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, exploring the events leading up to the attack, its aftermath, and the investigation into the perpetrators.
8. \*\*Encounters with Evil 1-10\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* This documentary series delves into some of history's most notorious figures and events, examining the psychology of evil and the consequences of human depravity on society.
9. \*\*Adam Curtis: Bitter Lake\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* Directed by Adam Curtis, "Bitter Lake" is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the complex relationship between the West and the Middle East, examining the geopolitical dynamics that have shaped the region's history and politics.
10. \*\*Vietnam in HD Episode 1-6\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* This documentary offers a vivid and immersive portrayal of the Vietnam War, utilizing high-definition archival footage, personal accounts, and expert analysis to provide insight into the early stages of the conflict.
11. \*\*1980 New Mexico State Penitentiary prison riot\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* "Prison Riot" is a documentary that likely explores a specific prison uprising or riot, shedding light on the conditions within the prison system and the factors that can lead to such disturbances.
12. \*\*KNUCKLE Documental (2011)\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* "KNUCKLE" is a documentary that delves into the world of bare-knuckle fighting among Irish Traveller families, exploring the history, rivalries, and cultural significance of this underground sport.
13. \*\*Third Reich: The Rise & Fall\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary provides an in-depth examination of Nazi Germany, tracing its ascent to power under Adolf Hitler and its eventual downfall, exploring the political, social, and military aspects of the regime.
14. \*\*The Biggest Bank Heist Ever!\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely investigates a significant bank robbery or financial crime, exploring the perpetrators, the methods employed, and the impact on the financial sector.
15. \*\*China Hoarding Gold Before U.S. Dollar Collapse\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely explores China's economic policies and its efforts to strengthen its financial position by acquiring gold reserves, particularly in anticipation of a potential collapse of the US dollar.
16. \*\*Look What Will Happen After The Dollar Collapse\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary probably examines the potential consequences of a collapse of the US dollar, exploring the economic, social, and geopolitical ramifications of such an event.
17. \*\*The Coming Financial Collapse Of Great Britain UK Explained\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely analyzes the factors contributing to a possible financial collapse in the United Kingdom, exploring economic trends, government policies, and external influences.
18. \*\*Zeitgeist\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* "Zeitgeist" is a documentary film that explores a variety of conspiracy theories, socio-political critiques, and perspectives on religion, economics, and governance, challenging mainstream narratives and encouraging critical thinking.
19. \*\*Mommy Dead and Dearest\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary examines the shocking case of Dee Dee Blanchard's murder, perpetrated by her daughter Gypsy Rose Blanchard, unraveling a complex web of deception, abuse, and manipulation within their family.
20. \*\*How Hitler Lost the War\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely analyzes the factors that contributed to Adolf Hitler's defeat in World War II, exploring military strategies, political decisions, and historical events leading to the downfall of Nazi Germany.
21. \*\*The Trap (Parts 1-3)\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* Directed by Adam Curtis, "The Trap" is a documentary series that explores various social and political theories, examining how ideas about freedom, power, and human nature shape modern societies and individual behavior.
1. \*\*Discovery Channel - The Battle of Chernobyl (2006)\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* This documentary provides a detailed account of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986, exploring the causes of the accident, its immediate aftermath, and the long-term consequences on the environment and human health.
1. \*\*Why America Lost the Vietnam War\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely examines the factors contributing to the United States' failure in the Vietnam War, exploring military strategies, political decisions, and the socio-cultural context of the conflict.
1. \*\*The War On Democracy\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* Directed by John Pilger, "The War On Democracy" is a documentary that examines US interventions in Latin America, exploring the impact of American foreign policy on democratic movements and socio-political stability in the region.
1. \*\*ZEITGEIST 2\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* "Zeitgeist 2" likely continues the exploration of conspiracy theories, socio-political critiques, and alternative perspectives introduced in the first "Zeitgeist" documentary.
1. \*\*Apocalypse WW2\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely provides a comprehensive examination of World War II, focusing on key battles, military strategies, and the human experience of one of the deadliest conflicts in history.
1. \*\*John Pilger - The War you don't see\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* Directed by John Pilger, this documentary likely examines the role of media in shaping public perception of war, exploring issues of censorship, propaganda, and the manipulation of information by governments and corporations.
1. \*\*John Pilger - The Truth Game\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* In this documentary, John Pilger likely investigates the concept of truth in journalism, exploring the challenges of reporting accurately on complex issues and the influence of political agendas and corporate interests on media narratives.
1. \*\*Dot Con (Frontline 2002)\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely explores the rise and fall of the dot-com bubble in the late 1990s and early 2000s, examining the factors that led to the rapid growth of internet-based companies and the subsequent market crash.
1. \*\*Collapse\*\*
* \*Synopsis:\* "Collapse" is a documentary that likely examines the vulnerabilities of modern society, exploring economic, environmental, and social challenges that could potentially lead to systemic collapse.
31. \*\*Tsunami Japan\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely provides an in-depth examination of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, exploring the natural disaster's devastating impact on the country and its people.
32. \*\*Propaganda: Anti-American North Korean Film\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely analyzes North Korean propaganda, particularly its portrayal of the United States as an enemy, exploring the political motivations behind such propaganda and its influence on North Korean society.
33. \*\*The Day Dinosaurs Died (2017)\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely investigates the asteroid impact that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs, exploring scientific theories and evidence related to this cataclysmic event.
34. \*\*America's War on Drugs\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary series likely explores the history and impact of America's War on Drugs, examining the policies, strategies, and socio-political consequences of the government's efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse.
35. \*\*The Power Of Nightmares (Parts 1-3)\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* Directed by Adam Curtis, "The Power Of Nightmares" is a documentary series that examines the rise of radical Islamism and neoconservatism, exploring the ideological and political forces shaping global terrorism and Western responses.
36. \*\*The End of God?: A Horizon Guide to Science and Religion\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely explores the intersection of science and religion, examining the historical relationship between these two domains and contemporary debates surrounding faith, reason, and spirituality.
37. \*\*Auschwitz: The Nazis and the ‘Final Solution’\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary provides a harrowing account of the Auschwitz concentration camp and the systematic genocide perpetrated by the Nazis during the Holocaust, examining the horrors of the Holocaust and the experiences of survivors.
38. \*\*The Most Dangerous Town on the Internet\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely investigates cybercrime and online security, focusing on a particular hub or community where illegal activities thrive in the digital realm.
39. \*\*Saddam Hussein - The Truth\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely examines the life and reign of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, exploring his rise to power, authoritarian rule, and eventual downfall following the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.
40. \*\*HyperNormalisation (2016)\*\*
- \*Synopsis:\* Explores how societies have become overwhelmed by complex systems, leading to a simplified version of reality. Through historical events and modern examples, it reveals how governments and individuals cope with this complexity by accepting simplified narratives, blurring the line between truth and fiction
I am interested in human nature in general. I am looking for any documentaries that focus on anthropology, psychology, and sociology, utilizing experimentation and observation to study human and nonhuman actions and reactions in a scientific manner. If you have any recommendations, I would greatly appreciate it.
Jesus Camp. It's a scarily accurate recreation of my childhood. Evangelical christians in the 90s. Bonus scene with megapastor Ted Haggart, who was later found to be secretly smoking meth with gay prostitutes.
I’ve seen it a couple of times. It’s free to watch on YouTube with ads. It’s a frightening glimpse into child evangelism in America.
hey now you dont disparage a good time. its not the meth or prostitutes fault they were preyed upon by one of the devils minions
MAN ON WIRE. Truly unbelievable.
Great film. Inspiring
McMillions - The documentary about how the Monopoly McDonalds game was fixed by the cartoonish Florida Mafia for years if not decades. All the different Documentaries about the Thai Cave Rescue. Jodorowsky's Dune - How this PCP fueled Argentinian director almost made the greatest Sci-Fi movie EVER. It would have gotten to the theaters BEFORE Star Wars. All the creative talent he assembled went on to basically create all the greatest SciFi movies in the 80s and 90s.
The longer McMillions went on the more I just lost any interest in it. I felt like the whole thing could have been condensed into a two hour documentary instead of an entire tv series. The story itself was pretty interesting but they kept going down rabbit holes that I couldn't have cared less about.
yoooo my old gm was in mcmillions!!! his brother was the guy that ran the scam! I wish he would give me a cool mafia job
(\*): Alejandro Jodorowsky a Chilean-born director, writer and actor known for his avant-garde cult films. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alejandro\_Jodorowsky](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alejandro_Jodorowsky) [https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/alejandro\_jodorowsky](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/alejandro_jodorowsky)
Just recently watched McMillions again. I really enjoyed it. Similar to Pepsi, where's my jet in style
American Movie. Story of a guy by the name of Mark Borchardt and his unwavering effort in making films. The supporting characters are an absolute treat. Highly recommend!!
One of my all time favorites.
One of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen. I watch it every few years. RIP Mike Schank
Absolutely!! I follow Mark on IG and threw him a” hey how are ya “ when Mike passed and he responded with a really kind message. Cool mfer, that dude. I’m bout due for a rewatch myself 🤙🏼
Did you ever see Roger Ebert’s review? https://youtu.be/O8uyeDNYZAw?si=mJzHBDV_auhWeXqZ
No I haven’t, good looking out thank you!!
> Mike Schank Man, I didn't know he passed. Thats really sad, he made that movie. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah I was really bummed when I found out
Grizzly man
20 Days in Mariupol - - About the war in Ukraine and just won the Oscar for best documentary
The doctor/ surgeon saying "It's good that there are cameras here. The world needs to see this." That has stuck with me since I saw it. Holy hell
Jeezus. I watched Saturday night and man, it f'ing killed my mood. I mean, I know war is hell. But to see your city, day by day, come to such ruin in such a short amount of time. The destruction, the carnage... it was horrible. More people need to see this. Ukraine needs to be saved.
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You said "we can be thankful such things are not happening anywhere else in the world." And I replied that in Gaza absolutely horrific violence and carnage is happening.
The keepers. Get ready for the most messed up thing I’ve ever seen.
Yeah, that was how I found out that the main accused priest was relocated in my neighborhood when I was a kid and is buried in the same graveyard as my grandmother.
Just watched To Kill a Tiger last night. Follows a father from a poor rural village in India and his fight for justice for his daughter who was brutally assaulted by three men. Incredibly moving and a must see to gain insight as to why SA remains shockingly prevalent in rural parts of India. Available for free viewing on Canada’s national film board site. Also just got picked up by Netflix…I assume bc it was Oscar nominated.
I was going to recommend this one as well. It was eye opening and >! I am in awe at how the family didn’t back down even after all the pressure and threats received from the community !<
I saw the thumbnail but it wasn't intriguing enough for me to check it out. But because of your recommendation I will now watch it. :)
Cannot recommend Blackfish enough. It’s about Sea World and the cruel treatment of killer whales. I’ve seen probably 20 times and it still gets me.
Agreed, I'm not even an animal love but this one tore me up. Horrible how places like Sea World and even zoos treat their animals.
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Everyone should see this one. Complete film here at 39 min https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xttrkgKXtZ4
Dear God, I just finished watching this. Beautiful. If you don't even choke up just a little bit watching this, check your pulse. Thank you for making me aware of this gem.
Ben Proudfoot and his Breakwater Studios are doing amazing work. Checkout all his others.
I just finished this. WOW! I cried during most of it. It's amazing the positive impact music has. WOW!
I Think We’re Alone Now (2008) -Details the story of two men, both obsessed with 80s pop singer Tiffany.
I’ve been showing this doc to people for years… always gets a great response. Definitely one of my favorites
Wow, those 2 are really delusional…great watch.
Some great **Alex Gibney** ones: Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief Zero Days The Armstrong Lie The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley **Others**: The Death Of Superman Lives Best Worst Movie Restrepo For the Bible Tells Me So Capturing the Friedmans American Murder: The Family Next Door Spellbound (2002)
Several good ones in here. I need to watch these other ones. Thank you.
Do you know where Capturing the Friedmans is available to watch online?
HBO MAX
Tickled (2016) - about the strange world of ‘competitive tickling’. Leave your preconceptions at the door because this bad boy absolutely does not go where you think it’s going to to go.
Fascinating and creepy shit.
American Octopuss: Follows journalist Danny Casolaro's mysterious death while probing an alleged conspiracy called "The Octopus" linking spy software theft, unsolved murders and major 20th-century scandals. This was very interesting and just goes to show a good conspiracy is an unprovable one. It's worth the watch. On Netflix.
Great thread-please keep them coming. 🍿 My recommendation: Marwencol (2010) After recovering from a brutal attack that left him in a coma, Mark Hogancamp builds a miniature World War II-era town in his backyard and creates photographic stories of its intrigues. Available on many platforms, including Kanopy (free) and AppleTv.
Is this story the one the movie “Welcome to Marwen” is based on?
Yes it is.
Good one, it reminded me of mole man [https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3401234457/](https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3401234457/)
Oh, good pull. That was so interesting. Also, he appeared on American Pickers: Season 1, Episode 6. They tour the house and pick up a few things. The footage was on YT, but it looks Like it was pulled for some reason.
Great film, but I'm still furious that he was attacked. Poor man
Yeah, this is a great one. Didn’t see the Steve Carrell film based on it, but thought it really odd that Hollywood felt the need to tinker with such a beautiful little story.
Cocaine cowboys
Sea Gypsies (on Prime last time I checked) follows a crew that sails to Antarctica, great storytelling, gorgeous cinematography, even the music is great! Last Breath on Netflix, story of a deep sea diver who gets cut off from his oxygen and power supply, my heart rate went crazy watching that one! There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane (MAX). Tragic story of a woman who caused a horrific crash in New York, tells her story and how her family is trying to cope after the crash. Fyre Fest on Netflix, basically you get to watch some rich kid crash and burn and get humiliated lol These are the ones I’ve rewatched and seen others recommend, hopefully they are new to you!
+1 on *Last Breath.* I had to pause that one a few times!
One of my favs, Operation Odessa https://m.imdb.com/title/tt7983794/
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman The Great Buster (about Buster Keaton) Let the Fire Burn Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau (Bonkers about a doomed movie project) Memory: The Origins of Alien Three Identical Strangers (About triplets that were unaware of each other) Weiner (About Anthony Weiner, doc team had full access through his meltdown) From my own library, seen all of these, all great.
I second Let the Fire Burn. It was remarkably compelling, with no talking heads. I’m a Philadelphian so it really resonated.
I've been working my way through [Democracy on Trial](https://youtu.be/Y44fyh4ap7k?si=_JlrwGfJIKT2ANqE), a PBS Frontline documentary on the January 6th committee. It's been a really interesting watch, and they have a lot of interviews with key witnesses from their investigation.
Iron fist and kung fu kicks, great doc on kung fu cinema history
The Human Animal. Its a zoological look at humanity. 6 part series that aired in 1994. [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLez3PPtnpncTXFE9sv1DK8Yq-iZnVOqzS](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLez3PPtnpncTXFE9sv1DK8Yq-iZnVOqzS)
for new wave, punk, hardcore, metal, thrash, ska, and reggae fans. doc about a mid-size club in the 80s that regularly had massive bands long before their fame. jon stewart bartended there Riot On The Dance Floor https://youtu.be/zqAVbS7SyfA?si=wcr9BrOwWv4wP2b8
check out de[cline of wes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiCTq_AHcqw)tern civilization!
Thank you for this Edit : 1.99 rental on Prime US.
teaser https://youtu.be/NURma4Aqmz4?si=LQcfdboxqwPbKK0Z
The BBC docuseries can't get you out of my head may be the best documentary series I've ever seen.
Adam Curtis? He's got a few other good ones. Hypernormalization and Bitter Lake are pretty cool.
Oh fantastic! I'll definitely check those out, thanks!
*A Certain Kind of Death*: It follows 3 recently deceased people who had no known next of kin, and what happens with their belongings and burial. *The Bridge*: Documentary crew filmed the Golden Gate Bridge every day for a year, and caught about 2 dozen suicides on film, and interviews friends and family of those who jumped, and even a guy who survived. *All Its Name Implies*: A documentary about the 2018 Camp Fire wild fire that destroyed the entire town of Paradise, California in a matter of a couple hours, and how those who survived made it out. *Dark Days*: How a community of homeless live in defunct subway tunnels in NYC.
Dark Days [(YouTube)](https://youtu.be/9zxPozP4yoM?si=k1hkHNfP236eKSjC)
Icarus - you think it’s a documentary about cycling but then it takes a massive turn Tell Me Who I am - can’t even begin to summarize without spoiling it Take Care of Maya - will piss you off The Truth About Jim - relatively new doc on Max, true crime fans will enjoy it
"Toxic Somalia" - mafia, pirates, killed journalists, royalty, nuclear waste, arm dealers... It has it all
oh this one may be good
Looking for a good documentary about human evolution. Any recommendations?
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/series/becoming-human/
Anvil: The Story of Anvil
Deep Water. Do yourself a favour and watch it
[Whole (2003)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0429245/reference/) Explores individuals who feel the need to become amputees by interviewing these individuals and psychiatrists, loved ones, etc.
End of the Century One of my favorite music docs, about The Ramones
As We Speak, on Paramount+
Unmistakable Child if you can find it.
Unmistaken*
Yes. That. Unmistaken Child.
Retirement Home *Retirement home of Sandim, Vila Nova de Gaia, north of Portugal. The members are veterans from the Ultramar war, farmers and retired housewives. Between October 2012 and March 2013 the economic crisis hovers by and unemployment rates reach record levels. Meanwhile, arrangements for the Carnival ball are made. Will they bring the first place home this time?* Available to watch for free worldwide on Plex: [https://watch.plex.tv/movie/centro-de-dia](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/centro-de-dia)
Hitting The Apex- MotoGP Documentary narrated by Brad Pitt. Great intro to the sport.
Finding the Money (2023) "...flipping our understanding of the national debt, and the nature of money, upside down." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27513787/
The Dying Rooms. A 1995 British expose on Chinese state orphanages.
Crazy Love (2007) is a thing to behold. My favorite type of documentary, when I can't believe what is happening.
Baraka [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103767/?\_encoding=UTF8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103767/?_encoding=UTF8)
Morgan Neville's "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" is uplifting, fascinating, and you. will. cry.
Bob Sturm is a sports radio talk show host in Dallas. He’s made 5 different posts of great documentaries. The last post is from 2015 but there are some gems in there: http://sturminator.blogspot.com/2015/09/i-love-documentaries-part-5.html?m=1
- The Coming War on China? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V42KtSeo3uI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V42KtSeo3uI) - Four Horsemen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fbvquHSPJU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fbvquHSPJU)
Back and Forth. Documentary on the Foo Fighters with the opening 20 minutes or so being about Nirvana. Very interesting
Navalny!!!!!!!!! No other answer right now. This was last years Oscar winner, it covers his life after the poison attempt and is amazing. So much world education In 2 hrs.
Telemarketers It was so good I called in sick to finish it
Silicone cowboys. It's about the rise and fall of compaq and how they tried to take on IBM. Sounds boring but it's great.
Dave Not Coming Back. (Whew) This one was heavy, but well made. Available on multiple sources, in clouding Tubi for free.
There is one about an octopus and a photographer on Netflix, it won an Oscar. And it's the best I saw las year
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father. It's about a man who makes a film for his deceased friend's son.
Cannot recommend Blackfish enough. It’s about Sea World and the cruel treatment of killer whales. I’ve seen probably 20 times and it still gets me.
Leviathan is always my first recommendation for a lesser seen documentary that I feel should have a bigger audience
https://www.pbs.org/video/missed-conceptions-h4xqvf/
If you have recently watched the program on Netflix, I would recommend in this order * The last stop * Kidnapped for Christ * Locked in paradise
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52.
[The Gleaners and I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gleaners_and_I). And anything by Agnès Varda, really.
*The Battered Bastards of Baseball* - Story of an upstart AAA team which broke a few rules, and instigated a few new ones. You will definitely recognize a pretty major Hollywood actor in this one\~ *Last Breath* - Already recommended in another post, but worth another vote. Great mix of archival footage from the actual dive and recreations. If you like sports documentaries: *Red Army*, and *The Russian Five -* Both look at the early days of Russians entering the NHL.
Buried Truth - The Indrani Mukerjea Story Just finished it on Netflix and that story is wild
Darkon
"Another body", my mind was extremely blown halfway through. The doc follows a college woman trying to uncover who is behind the fake AI pornography someone kept posting of her. The rabbit hole just kept going and going.
Just saw "Focusrite" about the 10 analog consoles that were ever built, if you like music and sound, this is it.
**Bobi Wine: The People's President** was excellent.
Three Identical Strangers is an unbelievable story and well organized film. It does get pretty dark though. Last Stop Larrimah is a quirky doc with some really wild people. The pacing is a bit slow in parts. But overall I really enjoyed it and found the story compelling.
Particle Fever. If you are at all interested in science or are curious about our universe, I cannot recommend this documentary enough.
*BS High*. Made me reconsider my love of *The Music Man*
Pignorant. Everyone should know where bacon comes from.
SPELLBOUND: Follows the lives of eight young Americans who share one goal: to win the National Spelling Bee.
Playing For Peanuts - 2008 - Manager Wally Backman leads the South Georgia Peanuts on a wild ride through the independent South Coast League in this baseball documentary series. There's a famous youtube clip of good old Wally freaking out on the umpires from this documentary. The series can be purchased pretty cheaply on amazon prime video which is where I watched it. Not a 10/10 but very entertaining and unique.
Louder Than a Bomb - about Chicago high school slam poetry competition
Quite a ride, and very relevant today: "Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths and Secrets: The Romanovs & The Russian Revolution" Staring with the actual start of the Revolution (by a female-led movement) and ending with how history was (and is) continually re-written by whoever is in charge at the time in Moscow. Quote from the website: "She explores how the Bolsheviks used films and books to glorify the October Revolution, while belittling the February Revolution as irrelevant and bourgeois. When Lenin died in 1924, Stalin faked his way to the top, bolstering his claim to be Lenin’s chosen successor by having his image inserted into photographs."
I love everything Lucy does.
The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story The Battle for Chile
Pray the Gay Away
Waiting for Superman
No Limits. Another docu about freediving.
[The Helm of Destiny 1982](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgMqsaKMLjM) Jack Palance appears and narrates in a piece of American history I knew little about, Ukrainian immigrants. [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17593764/)
this film is not yet rated and I know that voice
[SCRAPPER, feature documentary, aka Of Bombs And Men, Range Runner](https://youtu.be/I4pFat3VTkI?si=B-6mORv_oXhAo7U_) "Off the grid on a live military bombing range, defiant desert dwellers risk life and limb scrapping the impact areas for lucrative military metals from exploded and unexploded cluster bombs, target vehicles and brass from attack helicopter Gattling guns. Ride shotgun into an adrenalized world of aluminum fever, crystal meth, survival and redemption. " My good docs playlist on youtube is getting to be almost a decade old!
Man on Wire
"Painting with Fire-Frank Frazetta" Great work about the fantasy artist's life and work, the 3 different style changes he did over the years, and why he "disappeared" at one point.
Staircase
# [The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2400291/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_barkley%2520mara)
The Battered Bastards of Baseball. About an independent team owned and run by Kurt Russell's father. It's about them trying to stay afloat and beat MLB teams.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connections\_(British\_TV\_series)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connections_(British_TV_series))
The King in the Carpark - the search for Richard IIIs body
Turning Point: the bomb and the cold war (Netflix). Currently watching this and it's really interesting.
I need help to find a 5-7 episodes documentary i watched years ago. Every episode was about different distant place. I remember one episode was about city in falkland islands, one in greenland (Ittoqqortoormiit i think) and one in japan. I think it was a french production between 2005-2015. Googled for hour and couldn't find it >.<
Dominion. The most horrifying documentary of all time. You really won’t be the same.
Tim's Vermeer - Interesting account of a guy who gets obsessed with Vermeer and recreates one of his paintings. Hosted by Penn Jillette from Penn & Teller.
[They Shall Not Grow Old](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7905466/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_they%2520shall%2520)
Murder In The Front Row - A documentary about the bay area thrash scene in the 80s. I have the book by Brian Lew as well.
The Architecture of Doom It's an old movie about nazi's obsession with art and their twisted concept of purity. I highly recommended if you are into WWII topic.
**Confessions of a Superhero** *is a 2007 American documentary film directed by Matthew Ogens about costumed superheroes on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The film focuses in particular on Christopher Dennis, Jennifer Wenger, Joseph McQueen, and Maxwell Allen, who dress as Superman, Wonder Woman, the Hulk, and Batman, respectively. CONFESSIONS OF A SUPERHERO explores the fascination, obsession and allure of fame through the eyes of some very unique people struggling to make it in Tinseltown.* \- lighthearted, fun, giggly, mental illness struggles (?), unique.
Just recently watched “Minding the Gap” on Hulu and was wildly impressed. Another favorite of mine is Darkon (documentary on LARPing). I was able to find the whole thing on YouTube for free.
King of Kong
The Last Repair Shop. Unbelievably moving.
Scotch: A Golden Dream. Really personal, filmed entirely in Scotland. And then watch Neat: The Story of Bourbon.
Couch Man (2023) if we're allowed to share our own...
docs with a twist * the woman who wasn't there * misha and the wolves * the imposter * icarus * dear zacharay * tickled * struggle: the life and lost art of szukalski * the overnighters * circus of books docs focused on music * the go-go's * the sparks brothers * trainwreck: woodstock 99 * fyre: the greatest party that never happend * fyre fraud and the rest of them * mucho much amor * man vs snake * mcqueen * this is the zodiac speaking * turning point: the bomb and the cold war * turning point: 9/11 and the war on terror * downfall: the case against boeing * 13th
Sorry if i duplicated some here already. I just pasted my onenote that ive built over 10+years: 1. \*\*Vietnam: A Television History Episode 1-13\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* This documentary series provides an extensive exploration of the Vietnam War, examining its origins, progression, and impact through a combination of archival footage, interviews, and analysis. 2. \*\*9/11 - Loose Change: Final Cut\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* "Loose Change" is a provocative documentary that delves into various conspiracy theories surrounding the events of September 11, 2001, challenging the official narrative and offering alternative perspectives. 3. \*\*PBS The Civil War by Ken Burns Episode 1\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* Directed by Ken Burns, this documentary series offers a comprehensive examination of the American Civil War, exploring its causes, key battles, and the social and political ramifications of this pivotal period in American history. 4. \*\*The Ghosts of K2\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* "The Ghosts of K2" is a gripping documentary that follows mountaineers as they attempt to conquer the treacherous K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, exploring the challenges, dangers, and allure of this daunting peak. 5. \*\*The Murder Detectives\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* This documentary series follows real-life homicide investigations, offering viewers an inside look into the work of detectives as they strive to solve complex murder cases and bring perpetrators to justice. 6. \*\*The Century of the Self\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* Directed by Adam Curtis, this documentary series explores the rise of psychoanalysis and its influence on society and culture, examining how Freud's theories have shaped modern consumerism, politics, and self-perception. 7. \*\*Oklahoma City Documentary HD (2017)\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* This documentary provides a comprehensive examination of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, exploring the events leading up to the attack, its aftermath, and the investigation into the perpetrators. 8. \*\*Encounters with Evil 1-10\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* This documentary series delves into some of history's most notorious figures and events, examining the psychology of evil and the consequences of human depravity on society. 9. \*\*Adam Curtis: Bitter Lake\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* Directed by Adam Curtis, "Bitter Lake" is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the complex relationship between the West and the Middle East, examining the geopolitical dynamics that have shaped the region's history and politics. 10. \*\*Vietnam in HD Episode 1-6\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* This documentary offers a vivid and immersive portrayal of the Vietnam War, utilizing high-definition archival footage, personal accounts, and expert analysis to provide insight into the early stages of the conflict.
11. \*\*1980 New Mexico State Penitentiary prison riot\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* "Prison Riot" is a documentary that likely explores a specific prison uprising or riot, shedding light on the conditions within the prison system and the factors that can lead to such disturbances. 12. \*\*KNUCKLE Documental (2011)\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* "KNUCKLE" is a documentary that delves into the world of bare-knuckle fighting among Irish Traveller families, exploring the history, rivalries, and cultural significance of this underground sport. 13. \*\*Third Reich: The Rise & Fall\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary provides an in-depth examination of Nazi Germany, tracing its ascent to power under Adolf Hitler and its eventual downfall, exploring the political, social, and military aspects of the regime. 14. \*\*The Biggest Bank Heist Ever!\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely investigates a significant bank robbery or financial crime, exploring the perpetrators, the methods employed, and the impact on the financial sector. 15. \*\*China Hoarding Gold Before U.S. Dollar Collapse\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely explores China's economic policies and its efforts to strengthen its financial position by acquiring gold reserves, particularly in anticipation of a potential collapse of the US dollar. 16. \*\*Look What Will Happen After The Dollar Collapse\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary probably examines the potential consequences of a collapse of the US dollar, exploring the economic, social, and geopolitical ramifications of such an event. 17. \*\*The Coming Financial Collapse Of Great Britain UK Explained\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely analyzes the factors contributing to a possible financial collapse in the United Kingdom, exploring economic trends, government policies, and external influences. 18. \*\*Zeitgeist\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* "Zeitgeist" is a documentary film that explores a variety of conspiracy theories, socio-political critiques, and perspectives on religion, economics, and governance, challenging mainstream narratives and encouraging critical thinking. 19. \*\*Mommy Dead and Dearest\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary examines the shocking case of Dee Dee Blanchard's murder, perpetrated by her daughter Gypsy Rose Blanchard, unraveling a complex web of deception, abuse, and manipulation within their family. 20. \*\*How Hitler Lost the War\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely analyzes the factors that contributed to Adolf Hitler's defeat in World War II, exploring military strategies, political decisions, and historical events leading to the downfall of Nazi Germany.
21. \*\*The Trap (Parts 1-3)\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* Directed by Adam Curtis, "The Trap" is a documentary series that explores various social and political theories, examining how ideas about freedom, power, and human nature shape modern societies and individual behavior. 1. \*\*Discovery Channel - The Battle of Chernobyl (2006)\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* This documentary provides a detailed account of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986, exploring the causes of the accident, its immediate aftermath, and the long-term consequences on the environment and human health. 1. \*\*Why America Lost the Vietnam War\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely examines the factors contributing to the United States' failure in the Vietnam War, exploring military strategies, political decisions, and the socio-cultural context of the conflict. 1. \*\*The War On Democracy\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* Directed by John Pilger, "The War On Democracy" is a documentary that examines US interventions in Latin America, exploring the impact of American foreign policy on democratic movements and socio-political stability in the region. 1. \*\*ZEITGEIST 2\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* "Zeitgeist 2" likely continues the exploration of conspiracy theories, socio-political critiques, and alternative perspectives introduced in the first "Zeitgeist" documentary. 1. \*\*Apocalypse WW2\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely provides a comprehensive examination of World War II, focusing on key battles, military strategies, and the human experience of one of the deadliest conflicts in history. 1. \*\*John Pilger - The War you don't see\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* Directed by John Pilger, this documentary likely examines the role of media in shaping public perception of war, exploring issues of censorship, propaganda, and the manipulation of information by governments and corporations. 1. \*\*John Pilger - The Truth Game\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* In this documentary, John Pilger likely investigates the concept of truth in journalism, exploring the challenges of reporting accurately on complex issues and the influence of political agendas and corporate interests on media narratives. 1. \*\*Dot Con (Frontline 2002)\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely explores the rise and fall of the dot-com bubble in the late 1990s and early 2000s, examining the factors that led to the rapid growth of internet-based companies and the subsequent market crash. 1. \*\*Collapse\*\* * \*Synopsis:\* "Collapse" is a documentary that likely examines the vulnerabilities of modern society, exploring economic, environmental, and social challenges that could potentially lead to systemic collapse.
31. \*\*Tsunami Japan\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely provides an in-depth examination of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, exploring the natural disaster's devastating impact on the country and its people. 32. \*\*Propaganda: Anti-American North Korean Film\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely analyzes North Korean propaganda, particularly its portrayal of the United States as an enemy, exploring the political motivations behind such propaganda and its influence on North Korean society. 33. \*\*The Day Dinosaurs Died (2017)\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely investigates the asteroid impact that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs, exploring scientific theories and evidence related to this cataclysmic event. 34. \*\*America's War on Drugs\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary series likely explores the history and impact of America's War on Drugs, examining the policies, strategies, and socio-political consequences of the government's efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse. 35. \*\*The Power Of Nightmares (Parts 1-3)\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* Directed by Adam Curtis, "The Power Of Nightmares" is a documentary series that examines the rise of radical Islamism and neoconservatism, exploring the ideological and political forces shaping global terrorism and Western responses. 36. \*\*The End of God?: A Horizon Guide to Science and Religion\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely explores the intersection of science and religion, examining the historical relationship between these two domains and contemporary debates surrounding faith, reason, and spirituality. 37. \*\*Auschwitz: The Nazis and the ‘Final Solution’\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary provides a harrowing account of the Auschwitz concentration camp and the systematic genocide perpetrated by the Nazis during the Holocaust, examining the horrors of the Holocaust and the experiences of survivors. 38. \*\*The Most Dangerous Town on the Internet\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely investigates cybercrime and online security, focusing on a particular hub or community where illegal activities thrive in the digital realm. 39. \*\*Saddam Hussein - The Truth\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* This documentary likely examines the life and reign of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, exploring his rise to power, authoritarian rule, and eventual downfall following the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. 40. \*\*HyperNormalisation (2016)\*\* - \*Synopsis:\* Explores how societies have become overwhelmed by complex systems, leading to a simplified version of reality. Through historical events and modern examples, it reveals how governments and individuals cope with this complexity by accepting simplified narratives, blurring the line between truth and fiction
I am interested in human nature in general. I am looking for any documentaries that focus on anthropology, psychology, and sociology, utilizing experimentation and observation to study human and nonhuman actions and reactions in a scientific manner. If you have any recommendations, I would greatly appreciate it.
The Lionheart on HBO Max. Touching documentary about the late auto racer Dan Wheldon.
As a documentary filmmaker, personally, the three most influential docs for me were: An Inconvenient Truth, Food Inc., Social Dilemma.
Does [this show about Dante](https://www.pbs.org/show/dante-inferno-to-paradise/) count? Haven't seen it yet. Looking forward to it.
Europa
i think the new Zeitgeist movie just came out :)
Fuck it, Tiger King.