Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 27
The Darkness within La Luz del Mundo
2023
star 7.1For the first time, complainants against La Luz del Mundo megachurch leaders expose the abuses they suffered through exclusive interviews.The Circle - The Afterparty
2021
star 4.7Stars of The Circle drop by to discuss Season 2's big winner, some juicy behind-the-scenes gossip and their enduring friendships with one another.Kingdom of Us
2017
Kingdom of Us
2017
star 7.1How does a traumatic event shape a family? How do you sift through the memories to find hidden clues and unlock a collective grief? Kingdom of Us takes a look at a mother and her seven children, whose father's suicide left them in financial ruin. Through home movies and raw moments, the Shanks family travels the rocky road towards hope.Life Overtakes Me
2019
Life Overtakes Me
2019
star 6.5Hundreds of refugee children in Sweden, who have fled with their families from extreme trauma, have become afflicted with 'uppgivenhetssyndrom,' or Resignation Syndrome. Facing deportation, they withdraw from the world into a coma-like state, as if frozen, for months, or even years.The Dads
2023
The Dads
2023
star 6.1On a fishing trip with Matthew Shepard's father, five disparate dads discuss their love, hopes and fears for their trans kids in this short documentary.Making The Helicopter Heist
2024
star 10This behind-the-scenes documentary shows the making of the one-take robbery episode of "The Helicopter Heist" directed by Daniél Espinosa.137 Shots
2021
137 Shots
2021
star 6.3In this documentary, law enforcement faces scrutiny as Americans demand justice after police violence claims multiple Black lives in Cleveland.The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo
2020
star 8.8After the death of her daughter at the hand of her boyfriend, Marisela Escobedo began to fight for justice not only against the murderer but also against the corrupt Mexican judicial system.Caught Out: Crime. Corruption. Cricket.
2023
star 5.4The sports documentary examines India's biggest match-fixing scandal, the icons caught in its web and the journalists who uncovered the corruption.George Lopez: We'll Do It for Half
2020
star 5.3Comedian George Lopez tackles the future and the past of Latinx culture in America, touching on immigration, his tough relatives, aging and much more.Shirkers
2018
Shirkers
2018
star 7.2In 1992, teenager Sandi Tan shot Singapore's first indie road movie with her enigmatic American mentor Georges – who then vanished with all the footage. Twenty years later, the 16mm film is recovered, sending Tan, now a novelist in Los Angeles, on a personal odyssey in search of Georges' vanishing footprints.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.Illusions for Sale: The Rise and Fall of Generation Zoe
2024
star 6.5This documentary follows the rise and fall of Generation Zoe, a spiritual coaching network hiding the most unusual scam in Argentina's history.Pedro
2022
Pedro
2022
star 5.7'Pedro', Liora Spilk's debut feature, paints a humorous and emotional portrait of Pedro Friedeberg, a Mexican plastic artist who became famous in the sixties for the creation of the hand chair. Between grumblings, ironies, reflections on art and disagreements, 'Pedro' achieves an endearing portrait of Friedeberg, and at the same time presents a tribute to friendship and creation.Young Royals Forever
2024
Young Royals Forever
2024
star 7.2From 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.ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019
star 6.9This investigation examines the mysterious shooting of soul icon Sam Cooke, whose death silenced one of the most vital voices in the civil rights movement.Mark Cavendish: Never Enough
2023
star 7.8An uplifting profile in resilience and self-belief that reveals the inside story of one of the most inspiring and unexpected comebacks in sporting history.Tracy Morgan: Staying Alive
2017
star 6.1In his first special since his serious car accident, Tracy Morgan cracks jokes about life in a coma, his second marriage and his family's dark side.Ladies First
2017
Ladies First
2017
star 7.3An inspirational survival story of Deepika Kumari who, as a girl born on the roadside to abject poverty in rural India, went in search of food, stumbled upon archery, and within 4 years became the Number One archer in the World.Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel
2025
star 6.2Featuring tell-all interviews with insiders and former staff, this exposé traces American Apparel's journey from fashion phenomenon to financial flop.
