Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 24
Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta
2025
star 7.1Brazilian pop star Anitta reveals her most intimate world yet in this documentary that explores her dual identity, personal struggles and search for joy.Minted
2023
Minted
2023
star 3.3A fascinating look at the intersection of art, commerce, and digital ownership through the rise and crash of the NFT market.The Masked Scammer
2022
The Masked Scammer
2022
star 6.5Featuring interviews with his accomplices and victims alike, this deep dive explores how a master con man scammed French elites out of millions of euros.John Was Trying to Contact Aliens
2020
star 6.1John Shepherd spent 30 years trying to contact extraterrestrials by broadcasting music millions of miles into space. After giving up the search, he makes a different connection here on earth.The Quilters
2024
The Quilters
2024
star 7.2Follow the daily lives of several quilters inside the sewing room at South Central Correctional Center, a Level 5 maximum-security prison in a small town two hours south of St. Louis, MO. From design to completion, the men reveal their struggles, triumphs, and sense of pride in creating something beautiful in this windowless, sacred space deep within the prison walls.Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story
2025
star 4.4Go behind the scenes of Märtha Louise and Shaman Durek Verrett's relationship in the lead-up to their divisive wedding in Norway.Moonage Daydream
2022
Moonage Daydream
2022
star 7.5A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.Voices
2025
Voices
2025
star 7.5In the turmoil of the Jeju 4.3 incident, Jeju Island witnessed the loss of an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 lives, with women constituting a significant yet often unrecognized proportion of the victims. This documentary illuminates the once-shrouded experiences of these women, led by a dedicated Jeju 4.3 researcher.Audible
2021
Audible
2021
star 6.8Football player Amaree McKenstry-Hall and his Maryland School for the Deaf teammates attempt to defend their winning streak while coming to terms with the tragic loss of a close friend.UnBroken
2025
UnBroken
2025
star 4The daughter of a Holocaust survivor embarks on an international quest to uncover answers about the plight of her mother and her six siblings who, as mere children, escaped Nazi Germany relying solely on their own youthful bravado and the kindness of German strangers.Broken Idol: The Undoing of Diomedes Díaz
2022
star 6.8This documentary chronicles Diomedes Díaz's rise as one of Colombia's most iconic singers, and his downfall after being accused of killing a fan.Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía?
2021
star 7.3An account of the life and work of the famous Mexican journalist Manuel Buendía (1926-84) that seeks to unravel his murder and the links between Mexican politics and drug trafficking.ABBA: Against the Odds
2024
star 7This year marks the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s iconic Eurovision victory, a milestone that calls for a celebratory cinematic tribute fitting for the ultimate pop band. ‘ABBA: Against the Odds’ unveils the epic journey of ABBA’s rise to global fame. Starting with the moment they won Eurovision, it tells the story of how they overcame critical backlash, societal attitudes and marital break-up to deliver their ground-breaking music and prove themselves as a live act.Songs from the Hole
2024
Songs from the Hole
2024
star 7.5Sentenced to life in prison at 15, musician JJ'88 finds hope by writing songs during solitary confinement in this award-winning documentary visual album.Cocaine Cowboys 2
2008
Cocaine Cowboys 2
2008
star 6.7Set in 1991 on the inner-city streets of Oakland, California, cocaine dealer Charles Cosby has his life is changed forever when he writes a fan letter to the "Cocaine Godmother" Griselda Blanco, who is serving time at a nearby federal prison. Six months later, Cosby is a multi-millionaire, Blanco's lover, and the head of her $40 million a year cocaine business.Face to Face with ETA: Conversations with a Terrorist
2023
star 7An in-depth interview with José Antonio Urrutikoetxea, known as Josu Ternera, one of the most relevant leaders of the terrorist gang ETA.City of Joy
2016
City of Joy
2016
star 7.3The Democratic Republic of Congo has endured 20 years of devastating violence. Rape has been used as a weapon of war to destroy community and access precious minerals. Congo is often referred to as “the worst place in the world to be a woman.” "City of Joy" tells a different story of the region. The film focuses on Jane, a student at a center where women who have suffered unimaginable abuse join together to become leaders. We also meet the founders of the center: a devout Congolese Doctor, a Congolese activist, and a radical N.Y. playwright. The film weaves between joy and pain as these individuals band together to demand hope in a place so often deemed hopeless.Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado
2020
star 7.3Once the world's most famous astrologer, Walter Mercado seeks to resurrect a forgotten legacy. Raised in the sugar cane fields of Puerto Rico, Walter grew up to become a gender non-conforming, cape-wearing psychic whose televised horoscopes reached 120 million viewers a day for decades before he mysteriously disappeared.Dick Johnson Is Dead
2020
Dick Johnson Is Dead
2020
star 7.1With this inventive portrait, director Kirsten Johnson seeks a way to keep her 86-year-old father alive forever. Utilizing moviemaking magic and her family’s dark humor, she celebrates Dr. Dick Johnson’s last years by staging fantasies of death and beyond. Together, dad and daughter confront the great inevitability awaiting us all.Road to Roma
2020
Road to Roma
2020
star 7.8Director Alfonso Cuarón reflects on the childhood memories, period details and creative choices that shaped his Academy Award-winning film 'ROMA.'
