Best Netflix documentaries to watch right now
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Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras and co-director Mark Obenhaus gain the trust of Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh for an eye-opening portrait of the pursuit of truth at all costs in an era of widely touted 'fake news'. Incorporating archive footage and a revealing in-person interview with Hersh, Cover-Up traces the reporter's endless quest for answers and justice. The film recalls his work on the Watergate scandal for The New York Times, his courageous exposure of the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War and evidence of torture at Abu Ghraib prison. Hersh provides access to his personal notes (and steadfastly protects his sources) to demonstrate his tenacity under fire and an insatiable public interest in transgressions of power- Monaco, 1999. One of the world's richest men dies in his penthouse. This documentary unpacks the mysterious murder of billionaire banker, Edmond Safra.
- Hard-hitting journalism. Era-defining fiction. Witty cartoons. The New Yorker marks its 100th anniversary with this look at its past, present and future
A young man's dramatic rescue at sea spirals into accusations he murdered two members of his wealthy New England family in this true-crime documentary.
Military documentary series following the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit as they conduct high-stakes combat exercises in the Pacific.- After a catastrophic ferry disaster, the off-duty captain seeks answers and justice for those who lost their lives - and those they left behind
- In this documentary, three former Navy SEALs with post-combat trauma turn to an unexpected treatment for healing and hope - psychedelic-assisted therapy.
- Documentary series about Flight MH370, which disappeared in 2014 with 239 people on board.
- Warnings about climate change divide George H.W. Bush's White House at a pivotal moment for the planet in this documentary told through archival footage.
Step into Victoria Beckham's London atelier, as the Spice Girl-turned-powerhouse designer opens up about her life while preparing for Paris Fashion Week.
People who lived through chilling paranormal encounters share their experiences in present-day interviews, enriched with immersive dramatic reenactments- Tinder Swindler target Cecilie Fjellhoy and private investigator Brianne Joseph works with victims of romance scams to reclaim their lives
- Jussie Smollett tells his story about the headline-grabbing case, which sharply divided opinion between he was the victim of a hate crime or the perpetrator of a hoax
- A feature-length documentary about the 2003 Diamond Center theft in Antwerp and the gang of thieves responsible one of the world's biggest heists
- Academy Award-nominated director Joe Berlinger relives the manhunt for David Berkowitz, known as the 44-Calibre Killer and Son Of Sam, who terrorised 1970s New York. This three-part series brings together firsthand accounts from survivors, police officers and journalists, who unwittingly became part of one of the most famous cases in American history. Newly unearthed recordings of Berkowitz allow viewers to journey inside the mind of a serial killer as the NYPD pieced together evidence to halt his reign of terror
From critical emergencies to the operating room, this documentary series follows London's trauma centres as they treat the most severely injured
Kirat falls for a man she meets online, only to get swept up in a virtual relationship that upends her life for years, in this shocking documentary.- March 24, 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley, 23, is enjoying a family cruise vacation when Amy suddenly vanishes without a trace. This twist-filled 3-part documentary mystery explores the theories, and a family's desperate search for the truth.
A night of drunken chaos rocks a quiet Dutch town in this shocking documentary about a teen's birthday invite that accidentally went viral on Facebook.- In 1975, Steven Spielberg terrorised cinema audiences with his summer blockbuster Jaw and demonised one of the oldest living species of fish on our planet. James Reed, Academy Award-winning director of My Octopus Teacher, JP Stiles and Harrison Macks co-direct a feature-length documentary that hopes to challenge the negative perception of sharks. The film's central figure is headline grabbing marine conservationist Ocean Ramsey, who has become a social media phenomenon by posting viral videos of her swimming freely with the majestic creatures. Breathtaking underwater photography captures encounters between Ramsey and the sharks, which provoke fierce debate about the blurred lines between fearless activism and forceful self-promotion
Documentary series about the 2022 instalment of the annual road race, going behind the scenes of several cycling teams chasing the coveted yellow jersey- Eyewitness accounts and previously unreleased footage reveal the 2005 London transport bombings and subsequent events.
- Featuring exclusive interviews with survivors, paramedics and festival staff, this documentary examines the 2021 Astroworld tragedy and its aftermath.
On June 14, 2017, fire spread through Grenfell Tower in North Kensington and eventually 72 people lost their lives, 18 of whom were children. In the days and months that followed, uncomfortable questions revealed how decisions taken by government and businesses impacted events that fateful day and how the tragedy might have been prevented. Ahead of work beginning to take down the 23-storey building, a feature-length documentary directed by Olaide Sadiq allows survivors, bereaved families and firefighters to share their stories about one of modern London's most heartbreaking disasters
