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Now that we are past the Tiger King phase, and The Last Dance is over, not only am I looking for something new to watch, but, I’m sure like many of you, I know the next thing I am going to binge watch is a documentary. So many great documentaries have been right under my nose and I haven’t even realized. Get on the bandwagon with me, and if you haven't gotten Netflix yet this quarantine, here are a few reasons why it’s not too late.
Aaron Hernandez: Via interviews with friends, players, and insiders, this Netflix docuseries examines how Aaron Hernandez went from an NFL star to a convicted killer.
Amy: I know you know the name, but have you seen the rare home videos and interviews with Amy Winehouse’s inner circle. View this intimate look at her journey from charismatic teen to troubled star on Netflix.
Becoming: From the south side of Chicago to the center of Washington D.C., join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others as she tours with “Becoming”. This documentary is on Netflix.
Breaking 2 by Nike: After six months of scientifically-advanced training, three of the world’s most elite distance runners set out to break the two-hour marathon barrier. These pioneers go on a global trek to try to make history, from testing in wind tunnels and running labs in the U.S., to balancing training with their day-to-day lives in eastern Africa, to the final heart-pounding race in Italy. Tune in to this 1-hour special on Disney Plus or anywhere you watch National Geographic.
Cheer: This gripping docuseries follows the ups and downs of Navarro College’s competitive cheer squad as they work to win a coveted national title. Gain the spirit on Netflix.
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution: A groundbreaking summer camp galvanizes a group of teens with disabilities to help build a movement, forging a new path towards greater equality. Follow the group’s fight on Netflix.
Filthy Rich- Jeffery Epstein: Check out Netflix for stories from survivors of sex offender Jeffery Epstein. Over the four episodes, viewers will see how he was convicted as a sex offender and how he used his wealth and power to carry out his abuses.
Innocence Files: The Innocence Project unravels missteps and deceit in a series of wrongful convictions, exposing the injustice inflicted on victims and the accused. Follow these missteps in the 9-part docuseries on Netflix.
The Keepers: Okay, I know this one might hit a little close to home so here is your warning! This seven-part limited series examines the decades-old murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik, a teacher at Seton Keough High School in Baltimore, and its suspected link to a priest accused of abuse. This documentary is on Netflix.
One Strange Rock: Will Smith hosts One Strange Rock on Disney Plus. This 10-episode docuseries reveals the magical twists of fate that have allowed life to thrive on Earth. This story is told by the only people to have left it behind – astronauts.
The Pharmacist: After his son’s tragic death, a Louisiana pharmacist goes to extremes to expose the rampant corruption behind the opioid addiction crisis. Follow Den’s story in a four-part series on Netflix.
A Secret Love: Amid shifting times, two women kept their decades-long love a secret. But coming out later in life comes with its own set of challenges. This documentary can be found on Netflix.
Spaceship Earth: In 1991, eight visionaries embark on a two-year experiment to quarantine themselves inside Biosphere 2 – a self-engineered replica of Earth’s ecosystem. Find out what happens on Hulu and Amazon Prime
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez: When 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez is murdered, the trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children. Find this 6-part documentary on Netflix.
Unacknowledged: Noted UFO expert Dr. Steven Greer interviews witnesses and presents classified documents concerning the existence of extraterrestrials. Are they sitting on technologies that could change the world forever? Find out on Netflix.
