Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 24
The Mars Generation
2017
The Mars Generation
2017
star 6.5Aspiring teenage astronauts reveal that a journey to Mars is closer than you think.Behind the Scenes with Jane Campion
2022
star 6.1Get a rare glimpse into the creative process of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jane Campion as she shares her memories of making "The Power of the Dog."Derren Brown: Sacrifice
2018
star 7.2Illusionist Derren Brown concocts a psychological experiment in which he tries to manipulate an ordinary person into taking a bullet for a stranger.Descendant
2022
Descendant
2022
star 6.3History exists beyond what is written. The Africatown residents in Mobile, Alabama, have shared stories about their origins for generations. Their community was founded by enslaved ancestors who were transported in 1860 aboard the last known and illegal slave ship, Clotilda. Though the ship was intentionally destroyed upon arrival, its memory and legacy weren’t. Now, the long-awaited discovery of the Clotilda’s remains offers this community a tangible link to their ancestors and validation of a history so many tried to bury.Fugitive: The Curious Case of Carlos Ghosn
2022
star 6.4From his rise as a business mogul to his plummet into international notoriety, this true crime documentary examines the bizarre story of Carlos Ghosn.GIMS: On the Record
2020
GIMS: On the Record
2020
star 7.3Go backstage with beloved rap superstar Gims in the year leading up to his major 2019 Stade de France performance in this up-close documentary.Jurnal Risa by Risa Saraswati
2024
star 6.1When a woman becomes possessed by an evil spirit, a team of horror-mystery journalists goes to the village that the spirit came from to try to free her.Rooting for Roona
2020
Rooting for Roona
2020
star 7.1In rural India, a child with hydrocephalus gets a chance at life-changing surgery after her photos go viral. This documentary charts her journey.The Legend of Cocaine Island
2018
star 6.2Rodney is an American dreamer. His glass is not only half full, but it's half full of the finest wine you've ever tasted. But when the great recession wipes out his construction business in Central Florida, his family faces a nightmare of debt. One evening around a campfire, Rodney hears a story from an old, bare-footed hippy that just might solve his family's problems. There's an island. There's a map. And there's buried treasure...$2 million dollars just waiting for someone to dig it up. Rodney is hooked. But there's just one slight, itty-bitty problem...he doesn't have a shovel. Oh, and the $2 million dollars just happens to be in cocaine form.Nelma Kodama: The Queen of Dirty Money
2024
star 6.1Out of prison, notorious black-market currency trader Nelma Kodama exposes her part in a major Brazilian corruption scandal.Grass Is Greener
2019
Grass Is Greener
2019
star 6.7Weed. 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.Untold: Johnny Football
2023
star 6.7This documentary traces the meteoric rise and precipitous fall of football star Johnny Manziel via interviews with friends, coaches and Manziel himself.Aziz Ansari: Right Now
2019
star 7.2In a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story
2022
star 6.4Celebrated skateboarder Leo Baker shares the details of their rise to fame and the clash between their career and self-discovery as a trans person.State of Silence
2024
State of Silence
2024
star 7A compelling look at the dangerous, continuing risks committed journalists face in Mexico, where reporting on their country’s corruption and “narco politics” has led to the silencing and killing of some of their peers.Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024
star 4.6Celebrated actor Nayanthara looks back on her journey towards love and superstardom amidst personal struggles and triumphs in this intimate documentary.The Short Game
2013
The Short Game
2013
star 7.4Each year, the world’s best 7 year-old golfers descend on Pinehurst, North Carolina to compete in the World Championships of Junior Golf. The Short Game follows eight of these very young athletes on their quest to become the sport’s next phenom.Save the Children
1973
Save the Children
1973
star 6.5A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.Lorena: Light-Footed Woman
2019
star 6.6A young woman of the Tarahumara, well-known for their extraordinary long distance running abilities, wins ultramarathons seemingly out of nowhere despite running in sandals.Illusions for Sale: The Rise and Fall of Generation Zoe
2024
star 6.6This documentary follows the rise and fall of Generation Zoe, a spiritual coaching network hiding the most unusual scam in Argentina's history.
