Enlightening Documentaries

Take some time to watch these eye-opening and enlightening documentaries. They may just change the way you see the world!

Superhuman
&
Paranormal

What are we capable of? This award-winning documentary series provides tangible evidence for the power of the human mind over matter.
Science journalist Latif Nasser investigates the surprising and intricate ways in which we are connected to each other, the world and the universe.
What happens after we die? This docuseries explores personal stories and research on near-death experiences, reincarnation and paranormal phenomena.
Take a scientific and spiritual journey to discover that our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions have a huge impact on our health, wellness, and ability to heal. The latest science reveals that we are not victims of unchangeable genes, nor should we buy into a scary prognosis. The fact is we have more control over our health and life than we have been taught to believe in western medicine. This film will empower you with a new understanding of the miraculous nature of the human body and the.....
From Wes Anderson comes an adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved story about a rich man who sets out to master an extraordinary skill to cheat at gambling.
In 2014, a plane with 239 people aboard vanishes from all radar. This docuseries delves into one of our greatest modern mysteries: Flight MH370.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FIFTH KIND presents the most controversial information ever released to the public. Whistleblowers and scientific experts bring viewers face to face with extraterrestrial visitors and their message for humanity.
Documents and interviews help shed light on the evidence of alien landings on Earth, as well as the powerful people who hold all the secrets.
Check out these groundbreaking extraterrestrial moments from 2022, in this Ancient Aliens compilation.

The Judicial System
&
Rule of Law

An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.
Combining archival footage with testimony from activists and scholars, director Ava DuVernay's examination of the U.S. prison system looks at how the country's history of racial inequality drives the high rate of incarceration in America.
Charged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism.
In this documentary, an anguished couple in Florida battles authorities for custody of their ailing daughter after being accused of child abuse.
This series traces the tragic case of Kalief Browder, a Black Bronx teen who spent three horrific years in jail, despite not being convicted of a crime.
This true crime series shows how innocent people have been convicted with dubious forensic techniques and tools such as touch DNA and cadaver dogs.
Filmed shortly after the 2014 Gaza war, this documentary examines how violence has transformed the lives of 10 Palestinian children.
The Innocence Project unravels missteps and deceit in a series of wrongful convictions, exposing the injustice inflicted on victims and the accused.
This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.
Filmed over 13 years, this real-life thriller follows the unprecedented story of two men accused of a grisly crime they may not have committed.
A Netflix documentary that delves into the phenomenon where individuals reporting unconventional or controversial information are dismissed or labeled as delusional. The documentary explores the case of Martha Mitchell, wife of Nixon's Attorney General John Mitchell, who claimed to have knowledge of the Watergate scandal but was discredited and marginalized. Through interviews and analysis, it examines the broader implications of societal skepticism towards whistleblowers.
Investigative journalists become voluntary inmates in the world's most volatile prisons, where intimidation and brutality rule.
When a controversial cult leader builds a utopian city in the Oregon desert, conflict with the locals escalates into a national scandal.
After the brutal murder of a sports editor in Columbia, MO, the police arrest 19-year Ryan Ferguson two years after the crime based on someone else's dream. Ryan's father, Bill, confronts America's broken judicial system to fight for his son's freedom.
Death row inmates convicted of capital murder give firsthand accounts of their crimes in this documentary series.

What is going into our Bodies and Brains?

The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.
Consuming Kids throws desperately needed light on the practices of a relentless multi-billion dollar marketing machine that now sells kids and their parents everything from junk food and violent video games to bogus educational products and the family car. Drawing on the insights of health care professionals, children's advocates, and industry insiders, the film focuses on the explosive growth of child marketing in the wake of deregulation, showing how youth marketers have used the latest.......
Author Michael Pollan leads the way in this docuseries exploring the history and uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline.
Travel around the world with author Dan Buettner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.
What the Health is the groundbreaking follow-up film from the creators of the award-winning documentary Cowspiracy. The film exposes the collusion and corruption in government and big business that is costing us trillions of healthcare dollars, and keeping us sick.
In a hypercompetitive world, drugs like Adderall offer students, athletes, coders and others a way to do more -- faster and better. But at what cost?
A cure for some and a curse for others, widely prescribed anti-anxiety medication is examined by patients and experts in this revealing documentary.
This docuseries travels deep into the heart of the food supply chain to reveal unsavory truths and expose hidden forces that shape what we eat.
This full-length, award-winning documentary unearths the shattering truth that millions of people worldwide are injured by prescribed psychiatric medications. Interweaving stories of harm with expert testimony, the film reveals how a profit-driven industry hides the risks of long-term use. This untold story is a compelling call to examine the consequences of medicating normal human suffering.
Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
Science experts and celebrity activists unpack the ways in which the earth's soil may be the key to combating climate change and preserving the planet.
While examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.

Check Out These Films about Influential People Throughout History

Films About Influential People

Harriet

In this biopic, Harriet Tubman makes a harrowing escape from slavery and then risks her life to lead others to freedom via the Underground Railroad.

Elvis

Elvis Presley finds fame and fortune as the King of Rock and Roll while struggling to escape the control of his controversial manager.

Queen Cleopatra

As Egypt's last pharaoh, Cleopatra fights to protect her throne, family and legacy in this docudrama featuring reenactments and expert interviews.

Ali

A pivotal decade in the life of heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali - his rise to the top of the sport, his refusal to go to Vietnam, and his comeback fights with Foreman and Frazier.

Alexander: The Making of a God

Expert interviews and gripping reenactments combine to reveal the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great and his burning desire to conquer the world.

African Queens: Njinga

Executive produced and narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith, this docuseries about warrior Queen Njinga of Angola features expert interviews and reenactments.

Sully

Shortly after takeoff, an Airbus 320 crash-lands on the Hudson River. There are no fatalities, but the captain faces scrutiny and the glare of fame.

Vice

With his formidable wife Lynne by his side, Dick Cheney gains power and shrewdly manipulates the U.S. vice presidency with explosive global consequences.

Jobs

College drop-out Steve Jobs teams with childhood friend Steve “Woz” Wozniak to assemble the first Apple Computer in his parents’ garage. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, Jobs transforms the world of computing at the cost of his personal life.

Steve Jobs

From 1984 to 1998, Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs uses innovation and fierce determination to develop highly anticipated and revolutionary computers, including the Macintosh and the iMac.

The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes

This documentary explores the mystery surrounding the death of movie icon Marilyn Monroe through previously unheard interviews with her inner circle.

Blonde

This fictional portrait of Marilyn Monroe boldly reimagines the tumultuous private life of the Hollywood legend — and the price she paid for fame.

Sly

His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.

Walk the Line

The life of music legend Johnny Cash and his volatile relationship with June Carter take center stage in this musical bio.

Hacksaw Ridge

During World War II, Army medic and conscientious objector Desmond Doss becomes an unlikely hero on an Okinawa battlefield without bearing arms.

Unbroken

Olympic track star Louis Zamperini becomes a pilot during World War II and endures a brutal struggle for survival when he is captured by the Japanese.

Saving Private Ryan

After braving D-Day, Capt. John Miller leads a band of soldiers behind enemy lines to find a paratrooper whose three brothers have been killed in action.

Sound of Freedom

Based on the true story of a man's mission to rescue children from the darkest parts of the world. This action-packed drama shines a light on the painful reality of child trafficking and the valiant efforts of those who work tirelessly to combat it. Co-exclusive with Angel Studios.

12 Years A Slave

Based on the true story of a man sold into slavery.

Athlete A

This documentary focuses on the gymnasts who survived USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and the reporters who exposed USAG's toxic culture.

The Passion of the Christ

In Christ's crucifixion based on the New Testament, Judas expedites the downfall of Jesus by handing him over to the Roman Empire's officials. To the horror of his mother, Mary, Magdalen, whom he saved from damnation, and his disciples, Jesus is condemned to death. He is tortured as he drags a crucifix to nearby Calvary, where he is nailed to the cross. He dies, but not before a last act of grace.

D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?

In 1971, a skyjacker parachutes off a plane with a bag of stolen cash — and gets away with it. Decades later, his identity remains a compelling mystery.

Molly's Game

A former Olympic skier begins running a high-stakes, ultra-exclusive underground poker game that catches the attention of the FBI. Based on a true story.

Dumb Money: The GameStop Story

When a rogue investor and basement YouTuber pours his passion — and savings — into the failing company GameStop, it turns Wall Street upside-down.

Pepsi, Where's My Jet?

When a 20-year-old attempts to win a fighter jet in a Pepsi sweepstakes, he sets the stage for a David versus Goliath court battle for the history books.

Historical Documentaries

"Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it."

~ Winston Churchill ~

When 17-year-old Paul joins the Western Front in World War I, his initial excitement is soon shattered by the grim reality of life in the trenches.	A Netflix documentary that chronicles the pivotal moments and individuals involved in the development of nuclear weapons and their impact on the Cold War era. Through archival footage, interviews, and expert analysis, the documentary explores the race for nuclear supremacy between the United States and the Soviet Union, and the profound implications of this arms race on global politics and security.	This unflinching series documents the 9/11 terrorist attacks, from Al Qaeda's roots in the 1980s to America's response, both at home and abroad.	Days after 9/11, letters containing fatal anthrax spores spark panic and tragedy in the US. This documentary follows the subsequent FBI investigation.
Each crewman of Apollo 11 had made a spaceflight before this mission but never set foot on the moon. Apollo 11 was the first spaceflight that landed the first humans on the moon. This unique documentary, profiles this historic mission through the eyes of all three astronauts and several top Nasa officials who participated in it.	Insiders recount the events, controversies and lingering effects of the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania.	In this documentary, survivors recall the catastrophic 2018 Camp Fire, which razed the town of Paradise and became California’s deadliest wildfire.	This docuseries includes never-before-seen material from the infamous 51-day standoff between federal agents and a heavily armed religious group in 1993.
Out-of-control teens across America were sent to a therapy camp in the harsh Utah desert. The conditions were brutal, but the staff were even worse.	When a dating site for people seeking adulterous affairs is hacked, millions of users' intimate data is exposed, wrecking marriages and destroying lives.	A couple built a spiritual business to help people find true love. Now, former followers are sharing their disturbing practices in this docuseries.	Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told is a celebratory exploration of the boisterous times of Freaknik, the iconic Atlanta street party that drew hundreds of thousands of people in the 80s and 90s, helping put Atlanta on the map culturally.
Woodstock 1969 promised peace and music, but its '99 revival delivered days of rage, riots and real harm. Why did it go so horribly wrong?	The Fyre Festival was billed as a luxury music experience on a posh private island, but it failed spectacularly in the hands of a cocky entrepreneur.

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Scientific Documentaries

My Octopus Teacher

A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.

Fantastic Fungi is the hit film phenomenon that started it all. Louie Schwartzberg’s consciousness-shifting film is an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet. Experience the captivating world of fungi—from mushrooms that clear oil spills to underground fungal networks that help trees communicate—through the lens of Schwartzberg’s acclaimed time-lapse photography and awaken to the awe-inspiring power of mushrooms to heal, protect, and transform.

Planet Earth

David Attenborough narrates this highly-acclaimed series exploring the natural world of the planet. Each episode explores a different habitat, focusing on how living creatures deal with the challenges posed by each environment.

How the Universe Works

How was it built and how does it actually work? With a cast of experts and eye-popping CGI, we're looking under the celestial hood to tell the greatest story of all -- the story of where we and everything else came from.

How It's Made

This series explores the fascinating world of how everyday items are manufactured and produced—anything from toothpicks, to pantyhose, to gummy candy.

Blackfish

This fascinating documentary examines the life of performing killer whale Tilikum, who has caused the deaths of several people while in captivity.

True Crime Docuseries

When Jennifer Pan calls 911 to report that her parents have been shot, she becomes the primary focus of a captivating criminal case.	When a struggling comedian shows one act of kindness to a vulnerable woman, it sparks a suffocating obsession which threatens to wreck both their lives.	In this twisting documentary, a mechanic tries online dating for the first time and meets a woman who takes romantic obsession to a deadly extreme.