Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 28
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020
star 6.1Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe and more share the heart, soul and history that brought August Wilson's timeless play to the screen.Sing, Dance, Act: Kabuki featuring Toma Ikuta
2022
star 6.5Drama, heritage, soul; Actor Toma Ikuta trains for his first kabuki theater performance with his long-time friend, kabuki actor Matsuya Onoe.The Good, The Bad, The Hungry
2019
star 6.3Two rivals address the years of animosity that defined their careers and their shared dream of achieving greatness on the world’s biggest stage: the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story
2021
star 6.2In 1968, Jackie Collins published her first novel The World Is Full of Married Men to remarkable success and immediate scandal. Over the next decades, Collins would go on to build an empire writing books where female agency came first. Jackie Collins’ women were unapologetic about their needs and their sexual desire, and to her devoted readers, Collins became a symbol of the effortless power that defined her heroines.Venus and Serena
2012
Venus and Serena
2012
star 6.1Venus and Serena takes an honest and unfiltered look into the remarkable lives of sisters and tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams. Through the prism of one year in their lives, the film tells the untold story of how these two great stars came to be and how they struggle to stay on top.André and His Olive Tree
2020
star 3.5Chef André Chiang is returning his Michelin stars, and has publicly declared that he is returning to his roots after 30 years. What would make him do so? How does the perfectionist define success? What haunts him at night? Following Chef André weeks before he officially closes his restaurant, we chart his emotional journey, and dive into nostalgic elements of his life. From how he first fell in love with cooking as a result of his mother’s influence, to the challenges that he faced when he first learnt cooking in France, we tell the story of a passionate and determined individual, now ready for the next season of his life.Spelling the Dream
2020
Spelling the Dream
2020
star 7Since 1999, 18 of the last 22 winners of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been Indian-American, making the incredible trend one of the longest in sports history. “Breaking the Bee” is a feature-length documentary that explores and celebrates this new dynasty while following four students, ages 7 to 14, as they vie for the title of spelling bee champion.George Lopez: We'll Do It for Half
2020
star 5.3Comedian George Lopez tackles the future and the past of Latinx culture in America, touching on immigration, his tough relatives, aging and much more.Mister Organ
2022
Mister Organ
2022
star 6.6Following reports of fraudulent car clamping in Auckland, journalist and filmmaker David Farrier opens an investigation that pushes him to the limits of his sanity in this incredible true story of psychological warfare.Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
2019
star 7.5This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career. Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics, and colleagues on an exploration of race, history, the United States, and the human condition.Camarón: The Film
2018
Camarón: The Film
2018
star 6.8This documentary looks back on the life of legendary flamenco singer Camarón, who went from humble roots to rock star status to a tragic early death.Recovery Boys
2018
Recovery Boys
2018
star 6.4In the heart of America's opioid epidemic, four men try to reinvent their lives and mend their broken relationships after years of drug abuse.Deion's Double Play
2019
Deion's Double Play
2019
star 6.3An overview of Deion "Prime Time" Sanders' attempt to play in both an NFL and MLB game in the same day.Ayotzinapa: The Turtle's Pace
2018
star 5.8A film about the 43 students from Ayotzinapa who disappeared.Save the Children
1973
Save the Children
1973
star 6A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.Tell Them You Love Me
2023
star 6A true crime documentary inspired by one of the most polarising criminal trials of recent history. It explores themes including disability, race, sex and perception of consent by looking back on the controversial case of philosophy professor Anna Stubblefield.Katie
2018
Katie
2018
star 5.8Follows Irish champion boxer Katie Taylor as she tries to rekindle her career after a year of setbacks.Harley & Katya
2022
Harley & Katya
2022
star 7.8A feature Documentary about Indigenous Australian figure skater Harley Windsor and his young Russian pair skating partner Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya. This unlikely duo made history, but at what cost?Call Me Kate
2023
Call Me Kate
2023
star 7.6A feature documentary which captures Katharine Hepburn's spirit and determination, exploring her story using her own words, through a combination of hours of previously hidden and intimate audio tapes, video and photographic archive.Sky Tour: The Movie
2020
Sky Tour: The Movie
2020
star 3From the preparations to the performances, this documentary showcases Vietnamese pop idol Sơn Tùng M-TP and the passion behind his Sky Tour concerts.
