Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 26
Convergence: Courage in a Crisis
2021
star 4.8Activists and volunteers work through the darkest days of 2020, galvanizing social change amidst chaos as governments start to fail local communities. This epic, globally spanning and deeply passionate documentary serves as a clarion call that great change can be born of crisis.Patton Oswalt: Annihilation
2017
star 7.2Patton Oswalt, despite a personal tragedy, produces his best standup yet. Focusing on the tribulations of the Trump era and life after the loss of a loved one, Oswalt continues his journey to contribute joy to the world.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.Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1
2022
star 7.1Inspired by New York City streetball, influential brand AND1 turned local legends on the court into international icons. So why did it come to an end?Makayla's Voice: A Letter to the World
2024
star 7A teen with autism unlocks a joyous world of self-expression as she shares her voice for the first time using a letter board.Untold: Crime & Penalties
2021
star 7.1They were the bad boys of hockey — a team bought by a man with mob ties, run by his 17-year-old son, and with a rep for being as violent as they were good.American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas
2019
star 5.5Barack and Michelle Obama talk with the directors of the documentary American Factory about the importance of storytelling and the impact of their film.Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee
2022
star 6.3Through raw, revealing footage and interviews with fugitive tech pioneer John McAfee, this documentary uncovers new layers of his wild years on the run.My Daughter's Killer
2022
My Daughter's Killer
2022
star 6.6A father fights for decades to bring his daughter's killer to justice in France and Germany before taking extreme measures.What Would Sophia Loren Do?
2021
star 6.6Nancy Vincenza Kulik, an Italian-American grandmother from Fort Lee, New Jersey, has experienced many challenges and triumphs. But she always meets life's journey with love, resilience and joy, inspired in part by another Italian grandmother, movie star Sophia Loren.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.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.Catholics vs. Convicts
2016
star 7On October 15, 1988, Notre Dame hosted the University of Miami in what would become one of the greatest games in college football history. It was tradition vs. swagger, the No. 4-ranked Fighting Irish versus the No. 1-ranked Hurricanes, one coaching star, Lou Holtz, versus another, Jimmy Johnson. But the name still attached to the contest came from a t-shirt manufactured by a few Notre Dame students: “Catholics vs. Convicts.” As compelling as the tale of Notre Dame’s dramatic victory is—even losing quarterback Steve Walsh calls it “a helluva ballgame”—the backstory is just as riveting.Higuita: The Way of the Scorpion
2023
star 8.1From humble origins to soccer legend, this documentary captures the rise of Colombia’s René Higuita, from iconic career to personal controversies.Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard
2022
star 7.4Upstart payment firm Wirecard wowed the financial industry with its runaway success — until a tenacious team of journalists exposed massive fraud.The Good, The Bad, The Hungry
2019
star 6.4Two rivals address the years of animosity that defined their careers and their shared dream of achieving greatness on the world’s biggest stage: the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.Ghosts of Sugar Land
2019
Ghosts of Sugar Land
2019
star 5.7Shocked when their friend embraces extremism, a group of Muslim Americans in Texas recount their time with him and theories about his fate.Indigo Girls: It's Only Life After All
2024
star 8.5An intimate look into the lives of one of the most iconic folk-rock bands in America - the Indigo Girls. With never-before-seen archival and intimate vérité the film dives into the songwriting and storytelling of the music that transformed a generation.ReMastered: The Miami Showband Massacre
2019
star 6.7Ambushed by Ulster loyalists, three members of the Miami Showband were killed in Northern Ireland in 1975. Was the crime linked to the government?Britain and the Blitz
2025
star 7.3Documentary looking back at a Britain during the darkest days of WWII using stunning new archived footage and interviews with people who lived through it.
