Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 26
Convergence: Courage in a Crisis
2021
star 5.2Activists and volunteers work through the darkest days of 2020, galvanizing social change amidst chaos as governments start to fail local communities. This epic, globally spanning and deeply passionate documentary serves as a clarion call that great change can be born of crisis.Evelyn
2019
Evelyn
2019
star 7.3Haunted by the suicide of a brother, a director and his kin walk across the UK in an emotionally trying, visually sublime journey toward healing.Resurface
2017
Resurface
2017
star 6.9A suicidal war veteran finds like-minded souls in a surf therapy program that helps traumatized soldiers heal while riding the waves.D.L. Hughley: Contrarian
2018
star 5.1Comedian D.L. Hughley riffs on politics, "Black Panther," his upbringing and more in a rapid-fire stand-up show at Philadelphia's Merriam Theater.One Hundred Years with Juan Rulfo
2017
This documentary explores key moments in the life of writer Juan Rulfo, with artists such as Werner Herzog and Eduardo Galeano reflecting on his work.Man on the Run
2023
Man on the Run
2023
star 6.6The true story of Jho Low, a mysterious businessman, and playboy, as he masterminds a scheme to exploit a sovereign wealth fund in Malaysia, 1MDB. With the collaboration of Prime Minister Najib Razak, Low funnels billions into global bank accounts to fuel his extravagant lifestyle, including Hollywood parties and even financing "The Wolf of Wall Street."Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter
2022
In the 2000s, chef Charlie Trotter was the toast of Chicago, his eponymous restaurant one of the world’s top fine-dining destinations. A gastronomic revolutionary and a culinary bad-boy, Trotter paved the way for the likes of Anthony Bourdain and Gordon Ramsay, yet his tempestuous, competitive nature alienated many. With never-before-seen archival material and new interviews with those who loved and loathed Trotter—who died from a stroke in 2013 at age 54—this absorbing, unvarnished profile chronicles the passions of a master chef and the consequences of pursuing perfection at all costs.Horizon
2024
Horizon
2024
From the turtles of the Farasan Islands to the ibex that dot the Asir Mountains, this documentary captures Saudi Arabia's diverse wildlife and scenery.You Can Do It, My Dear!
2022
star 6.3Throughout his impressive acting career, Haldun Dormen inspired and encouraged his theater students to work hard and follow their dreams.Sue Bird: In the Clutch
2024
star 9In her 21-year professional career, WNBA basketball legend Sue Bird has won five Olympic gold medals and become the most successful point guard to ever play the game. Alongside her fiancée, U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe, Sue confronts her next challenge: retiring from the only life she’s ever known.The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival
2022
star 3Top stand-ups and rising stars sound off on sex, parenting, politics, pettiness and more in these highlights from the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival.Making Malinche: A Documentary by Nacho Cano
2021
star 7Join the creative process behind Nacho Cano’s new musical based on the love story of Malinche and Hernán Cortés and the merging of their two worlds.Behind the Scenes With Jane Campion
2022
star 6.1Get a rare glimpse into the creative process of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jane Campion as she shares her memories of making "The Power of the Dog."Felix Lobrecht: Hype
2020
Felix Lobrecht: Hype
2020
star 5.8Felix Lobrecht aims his dark humor at overly polite culture, weird laughter, the sheer awkwardness of a walking baby and more in this stand-up special.The Munsters: Return to Mockingbird Lane
2022
star 8.6A behind-the-scenes look at the production of Rob Zombie's The Munsters (2022). Included as a special feature on the blu-ray.Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
2020
star 7.1This documentary spotlights Debbie Allen's career and follows her group of dance students as they prepare for Allen's annual "Hot Chocolate Nutcracker," a reimagining of the classic ballet.The Turnaround
2024
The Turnaround
2024
star 7.5A devoted Philadelphia Phillies fan inspires his city to give a struggling shortstop a game-changing standing ovation in this rousing short documentary.The Dads
2023
The Dads
2023
star 6On 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.Bigger Than Africa
2018
Bigger Than Africa
2018
When the slave ships docked in North America, Brazil, and the Caribbean, hundreds of cultures, traditions, and religions landed with the Africans on board, one transcended slavery beyond imagination and remains alive till this day in the New World: the Yoruba culture.This Magic Moment
2016
This Magic Moment
2016
star 7.3In the mid-1990s, Orlando was the center of excitement in the NBA. The young franchise, led by mega-stars Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway, beat the mighty Bulls en route to the 1995 NBA Finals. While it was clear Orlando was a dynasty in the making, the Magic's moment on top was never fully realized.
