Documentaries

Charli XCX makes the band in Netflix’s ‘Nasty Cherry’

Meet the ‘best band of 2019.’

On Nov 15, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix’s ‘Unnatural Selection’ breaks down the pros and cons of biohacking

The docuseries gives a compelling crash course on a thorny issue.

On Oct 21, 2019 by Eddie Strait

‘Bully. Coward. Victim.’ dives deep into the life of an ‘evil’ man

Roy Cohn’s life and all of its complexities are on full display.

On Oct 18, 2019 by Michelle Jaworski

‘Wrinkles the Clown’ is a compelling documentary with an infuriating twist

‘Wrinkles the Clown’ takes viewers on a clown-filled roller coaster ride that’s as funny as it is convoluted.

On Oct 11, 2019 by Anna María

Jordan Peterson documentary screening canceled by New York venue

Staff at the venue felt ‘uncomfortable’ following the first showing of the documentary, which follows Peterson’s rise to fame.

On Oct 7, 2019 by David Gilmour

Chelsea Handler tackles systemic racism in ‘Hello, Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea’

The comedian reckons with her own white privilege.

On Sep 15, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix’s ‘The Family’ delves into D.C.’s secret theocracy

It’s not about faith, it’s about power, the doc argues.

On Aug 12, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix ‘Parchís: El Documental’ tells the tragic tale of Spain’s biggest pop stars

The Netflix doc uncovers exploitation, absent parents, and money troubles.

On Jul 12, 2019 by Tess Cagle

‘Emanuel’ is a powerful look at faith in the face of tragedy

The documentary focuses on a grieving community following the 2015 Charleston church shooting.

On Jun 14, 2019 by Eddie Strait

Netflix’s true-crime epic ‘Killer Ratings’ chases a wild story. For far too long

Wallace Souza’s jaw-dropping story gets explored from every angle.

On Jun 3, 2019 by Eddie Strait

‘One Child Nation’ exposes the trauma of China’s restrictive parenting policy

The documentary is Nanfu Wang’s deeply personal exploration of a policy that altered a generation.

On May 28, 2019 by Michelle Jaworski

The Wu-Tang Clan says it all on ‘Of Mics and Men’

Twenty-five years after their debut, the hip-hop pioneers revisit their legacy.

On May 10, 2019 by Michelle Jaworski

Crowdfunding website Indiegogo will no longer host anti-vaccination fundraisers

The move comes after money was raised for an anti-vaxxer documentary.

On Apr 27, 2019 by Eilish O’Sullivan

‘Ask Dr. Ruth’ takes a crowd-pleasing look at her life and groundbreaking career

Dr. Ruth gets frank about her own life in Hulu’s new documentary.

On Apr 24, 2019 by Michelle Jaworski

Here are the 11 best health documentaries on Netflix

From medical marijuana to wellness advice from hip-hop moguls, Netflix has it all.

On Apr 22, 2019 by Eilish O’Sullivan