They say art imitates life, but nothing gets to the heart of humanity like documentary filmmaking. Whether you want to flex your history knowledge or binge a true crime, here are the best documentaries and docuseries available to stream now.
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Bad Axe (2022)
7.8
A precious snapshot of a fraught time in American history
Rewind (2020)
8.0
A harrowing account of child abuse and a family's role in sustaining or preventing it
Is That Black Enough for You?!? (2022)
7.0
An encyclopedic lesson in film history with a sharp and funny personal edge
Disclosure (2020)
8.3
A powerful and necessary examination of how we view trans bodies in art
Procession (2021)
8.9
A one-of-a-kind documentary that affirms the healing power of community and art
Moonage Daydream (2022)
8.3
A documentary explosion of music, style, and sound, just as Bowie would’ve wanted
Three Minutes: A Lengthening (2022)
7.8
A haunting but moving elegy about loss and memory
Descendant (2022)
8.0
A remarkably intelligent account of how lost history shapes one's culture, environment, and outlook on justice
Fire of Love (2022)
8.4
A gorgeous deep dive into the explosive love story between two scientists and their craft
Stutz (2022)
7.8
An impressive experiment that doubles as a loving tribute and an actually helpful guide on how to be a better person
My Octopus Teacher (2020)
7.0
A peculiar take on the nature documentary, with a human twist
Sr. (2022)
7.1
A reverential son pays tribute to his father, who also happens to be one of America's most visionary directors