Top Documentaries

1. Craigslist Joe

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This is an excellent feel-good documentary about a young man who embarks on an adventure across the country depending only on the goodness of Craigslist posters. This documentary will definitely restore your faith in humanity.

2. That Guy…Who Was In That Thing

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This documentary follows sixteen recognizable, yet not famous, sixteen actors who struggle to maintain their careers in Hollywood. Their personal stories help truly depict the struggling lifestyle of working actors.

3. Tapped 

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Tapped uncovers the unregulated industry of bottled water in which we learn about a number of dark secrets regarding environmental and health concerns. This documentary is an eye-opener and will make you question your H2O decisions.

4. Last Train Home

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A Chinese couple is followed as they travel, along with millions of other peasants, 1,000 miles from the rural lands to the cities in pursuit of a job. They comeback only once a year to see their children, who are being raised by their grandparents. This documentary is sincerely amazing because it shows you a whole new part of the world.

5. Steal a Pencil For Me

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Steal a Pencil for Me is a moving documentary about a couple who met and fell in love during the Holocaust. Jack and Ina continuously write love letters between Nazi concentration camps and develop a strong relationship as they struggle to survive internment. This documentary is immensely touching and heartfelt. You must add this to you Netflix list.

6. Bill Cunningham New York

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If you are into style and fashion then you must watch this documentary on Bill Cunningham, a street photographer turned high-end fashion photographer. This 85-year-old enjoys living a simple life and snaps pictures as he ride his bicycle around New York City. This is a fun, feel-good biographical documentary.

7. Style Wars

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This 1983 documentary highlights New York City’s graffiti artists who invented the expressive new art form. Style War is an inspiring and compelling movie about the urban art world.

8. The Thin Blue Line 

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The Thin Blue Line investigates the murder of Dallas police officer who was responsible for freeing a wrongly convicted man. This is an admired documentary that is strongly recommended for your viewing.

9. Buffalo Girls 

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This gritty documentary follows two 8-year-old Thai girls who are trained underground Muay Thai fighters. The buffalo girls compete for prize money in various competition at rural venues. This film reveals a shocking and provocative child fighting arena.

10. Man on Wire 

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Man on Wire is an extraordinary documentary that follows Philippe Petit’s as he ambitiously trains to walk across a wire between New York’s Twin Towers. This remarkable true story is unforgettable and a definite must-watch!