Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 13
Abducted in Plain Sight
2018
star 6.5In 1974, 12-year-old Jan Broberg is abducted from a small church-going community in Idaho by a trusted neighbour and close family friend.Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
2021
star 7.3Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes.Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall
2022
star 6.8Featuring never-before-seen concert footage and narration by Jeff Bridges, this documentary explores CCR's humble origins and meteoric rise. It includes the entire set recorded at the Royal Albert Hall on April 14th, 1970.Frontliner
2021
Frontliner
2021
star 4Several characters including medical personnel and food-delivery riders, play their part in Malaysia's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in its first few months.Mission Blue
2014
Mission Blue
2014
star 7.4This documentary follows oceanographer Sylvia Earle's campaign to save the world's oceans from threats such as overfishing and toxic waste.Long Shot
2017
Long Shot
2017
star 7.2When Juan Catalan is arrested for a murder he insists he didn't commit, he builds his case for innocence around unexpected raw footage.Join or Die
2024
Join or Die
2024
A film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America may depend on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the work of Robert Putnam, whose legendary Bowling Alone findings light a path out of our democracy’s crisis.Father Soldier Son
2020
Father Soldier Son
2020
star 6.5When Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch is critically wounded in Afghanistan, it sets him and his sons on a journey of love, loss, redemption and legacy.Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa
2024
star 7.4A Nepali mountaineer risks everything on a record-breaking Mount Everest climb to secure a brighter future for her daughters.Period. End of Sentence.
2018
star 7.8In an effort to improve feminine hygiene, a machine that creates low-cost biodegradable sanitary pads is installed in a rural village in Northern India. Using the machine, a group of local women is employed to produce and sell pads, offering them newfound independence and helping to destigmatize menstruation for all.Dancing with the Birds
2019
star 7.8Some of the world's most majestic birds display delightfully captivating mating rituals, from flashy dancing to flaunting their colorful feathers.Young Royals Forever
2024
Young Royals Forever
2024
star 6.8From casting to the final scene, this special shows how the cast and crew of "Young Royals" brought Wilhelm and Simon's heartwarming journey to life.A Life Too Short: The Isabella Nardoni Case
2023
star 6.9When a 5-year-old girl falls from her father's apartment, her mother embarks on a quest for justice — and is put under the national spotlight.Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America
2023
star 7.7Survivors, whistleblowers, and experts recount the Boy Scouts of America's decadeslong cover-up of sexual abuse cases and its heartbreaking impact.Grass Is Greener
2019
Grass Is Greener
2019
star 6.6Weed. Marijuana. Grass. Pot. Whatever you prefer to call it, America’s relationship with cannabis is a complicated one. In his directorial debut, hip hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy presents an unparalleled look at the racially biased history of the war on marijuana. A range of celebrities and experts discuss the plant’s influence on music and popular culture, and the devastating impact its criminalization has had on Black and Latino communities. As more and more states join the push to legalize marijuana, this documentary dives deep into the glaring racial disparities in the growing cannabis market.Mon Laferte, I Love You
2024
star 8.8Artist and singer Mon Laferte recounts intimate moments of her life as she navigates a world tour, motherhood, and her deepest wounds.Yeh Ballet
2017
Yeh Ballet
2017
Dancing is a passion of the rich, believes Manish Chauhan , the 21-year-old son of a taxi driver in suburban Mumbai. Yet he, like his friend, 15-year-old Amiruddin Shah daydream of becoming principal ballet dancers in big American companies.The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11
2022
star 6.6Days after 9/11, letters containing fatal anthrax spores spark panic and tragedy in the US. This documentary follows the subsequent FBI investigation.What the Health
2017
What the Health
2017
star 6.8Filmmaker Kip Andersen uncovers the secret to preventing and even reversing chronic diseases, and he investigates why the nation's leading health organizations doesn't want people to know about it.Creating a Universe - The Making of Rebel Moon
2024
star 6Go behind the scenes with director Zack Snyder and the cast and crew of his epic sci-fi saga as they bring a vast new sci-fi universe to the screen.
