I've watched a ton of docs in the last year or two. Mostly on Netflix, some on HBO.
Going Clear: Scientology doc was good.
Cove and Blackfish are both disturbing and about dolphins and whales, respectively.
Red Army: I actually preferred the 30 for 30 called Miracle something. They were very similar though.
Terms and Conditions: This is about privacy policies and the internet. It was very interesting to see how companies are continually screwing with their users and often outright lying (saying they won't sell your info, then selling your info)
Hot Girls Wanted is about amateur adult film stars. Quite sobering, a bit depressing. Some faces and names you might recognize. Basically it covers girls that are, I forget the exact term, adult film stars but always do the amateur looking movies. People talk about athletes, especially NFL, and how short their careers are. Well they've got nothing like in adult films. Their careers are measured in months. I also saw Aroused and After Porn Ends. Aroused is just about the girls and how they are normal people, how they got into the biz etc. After Porn Ends is how they struggle to find a life after porn.
The Captains and Chaos on the Bridge are both about Star Trek. Chaos is better. Only about an hour but covers the first few seasons of TNG and talks about how crazy it was.
I'll recommend pretty much all 30 for 30s. So many amazing ones. I'd need a separate post to list them and which ones are best. Recently I watched the one on USC. I also love the non-30 for 30 one called Roll Tide/War Eagle about Bama/Auburn rivalry. It isn't on netflix unfortunately
Happy Valley: about Penn State and the Sandusky scandal.
Room 237: Covers about 10 different crazy theories about the Shinning. Some of them are stupid, others insanely engaging that make you want to watch the movie all over again. Helps if you like Kubrick and the Shinning.
The Seven Five (right?) the one about corrupt cops in New York was fascinating. Loved it.
People vs George Lucas: Self explanatory, enjoyed it.
Can't skip Inside Job about the 2008 financial crisis.
There was one called Are All Men Pedophiles I think. It was an interesting look at the physiology behind pedophiles, differences in types, why we shun them, why it is kinda normal to be attracted to young women etc.
Right America Feeling Wronged about the 2008 election was interesting. It is all about right wing nutjobs.
There is another one by alexandra Pelosi who did Right America about Ted Haggard that I liked. They are both HBO iirc.
HBO/Movie Central also had David Bowie Five Years which I did find again and watch. There are a few others I can't think of. I'll watch pretty much anything that isn't too insanely biased and is compelling.
I feel like there are more that I can't remember. I'd have to go home and look to see what's listed. Most were watched on US netflix because they have the biggest selection. Some on other countries.
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