Documentaries, 2021+, Trakt 75+ with 100 votes, a list by BatmansBelt22

7.5

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/18/

3.8

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86

/19/

3.0

For the past six decades, Seymour Hersh has been at the front lines of political journalism in the U.S. This engaging documentary, released at a crucial moment for the freedom of the press, tells the wide-ranging story of this breakthrough reporter.

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53

8.9

/1195/

85

/147/

76

/24/

4.5

/24321/

age 11+

Filmed at the end of the tour in Vancouver, B.C., with the entire Tortured Poets Department set.

80

IMDb 14

8.1

/11573/

79

/183/

76

/41/

4.2

/197443/

86

/286/

93

/527/

84

/53/

2.5

age 13+

The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

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6.9

/3853/

75

/320/

68

/32/

3.3

/9226/

62

/7/

3.0

age 15+

From teen comedian to Hollywood legend, Eddie Murphy revisits his extraordinary showbiz ride with raw honesty and humor.

77

64

6.7

/1322/

76

/247/

78

/33/

3.1

/2210/

83

/12/

98

/417/

age 10+

Sarah Rector, an African-American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the early 1900s, believes there is oil beneath the barren land she’s allotted, and her faith is proven right. As greedy oil sharks close in, Sarah turns to her family, friends, and some Texas wildcatters to maintain control of her oil-rich land, eventually becoming among the nation's first female African-American millionaires—at eleven years old.

74

IMDb 7

7.4

/43708/

75

/1889/

73

/375/

3.5

/103680/

72

/188/

95

/787/

61

/37/

3.0

age 14+

In postwar Germany, an American psychiatrist must determine whether Nazi prisoners are fit to go on trial for war crimes, and finds himself in a complex battle of intellect and ethics with Hermann Göring, Hitler's right-hand man.

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59

8.3

/1881/

84

/170/

86

/29/

4.1

/2884/

Ozzy Osbourne faces his identity and mortality after his world stops. Dealing with health issues and Parkinson's, he questions if he can perform again while music remains his life's cornerstone.

88

85

8.5

/8376/

85

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79

/48/

4.2

/33775/

100

/29/

99

/120/

Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

88

8.3

/136313/

83

/5833/

73

/61/

4.3

/612242/

98

/204/

99

/599/

88

/42/

4.0

age 11+

Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.

73

8.1

/10195/

79

/606/

78

/71/

4.0

/29224/

61

/28/

77

/4822/

69

/14/

2.5

age 13+

Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.

83

8.3

/4574/

82

/230/

80

/40/

4.0

/15400/

100

/35/

94

/96/

75

/7/

3.0

Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.

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64

7.6

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77

/305/

74

/86/

3.8

/7077/

Witness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the John Wick phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.

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8.5

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83

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81

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4.3

/17538/

100

/11/

96

/11/

93

/4/

age 10+

David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.

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63

8.2

/2388/

82

/220/

86

/30/

4.2

/15239/

94

/62/

68

/12/

14 years after his first visit, Louis Theroux meets some of the growing community of religious-nationalist Israelis who have settled in the occupied West Bank.

73

34

7.3

/480/

78

/135/

71

/19/

3.6

/1454/

In honor of “The Lion King's” 30th Anniversary, the Hollywood Bowl transforms into the Pride Lands for an immersive concert event. This music event celebrates the franchise's evolution, from the 1994 animated film to the Tony Award-winning musical, and the 2019 and 2024 live-action films, honoring the music and characters that made it a global phenomenon.

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7.5

/7777/

75

/530/

72

/100/

3.5

/30861/

85

/46/

95

/542/

64

/12/

4.0

age 13+

The individual journeys of the four members of the band, as they move through the music scene of the 1960s, playing small clubs throughout Britain and performing some of the biggest hits of the era, until their meeting in the summer of 1968 for a rehearsal that changes their lives forever.

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7.9

/2004/

76

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57

/14/

4.2

/6783/

90

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3.5

Incarcerated men defy the odds to expose a cover-up in one of America’s deadliest prison systems.

81

55

8.1

/1456/

78

/144/

77

/15/

4.0

/9742/

Popcorn

93

/243/

Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.

82

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8.0

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83

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83

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4.2

/3333/

Features live performances of Dua Lipa's greatest hits accompanied by the Heritage Orchestra, as well as personal reflections on her career.

75

57

7.6

/2325/

79

/184/

68

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3.7

/11652/

78

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This documentary chronicles the rise, fall, and rise again of the soft rock epitomized by artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Retroactively dubbed "Yacht Rock," the easy-listening genre came to be gently mocked and even dismissed by rock lovers and critics. However, it has since reclaimed its place in music history and is celebrated in this groove-infused film.

77

60

7.6

/2260/

77

/247/

72

/52/

3.7

/4607/

75

/12/

89

/14/

age 14+

He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 comeback special.

85

8.2

/5776/

83

/509/

80

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4.0

/19596/

100

/49/

97

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74

/12/

3.5

age 10+

His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.

80

56

7.7

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78

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76

/44/

4.2

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89

/22/

age 14+

At a sold-out concert in her hometown of LA, Olivia Rodrigo pours her heart into an electrifying night of chart-topping hits and pop-rock power ballads.

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7.5

/4318/

76

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76

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4.0

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99

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81

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82

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3.5

Journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country's outdated judicial and societal systems.

73

50

7.3

/1327/

75

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76

/32/

3.5

/2723/

Climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell set out on a daring expedition to tackle Alaska's formidable Devils Thumb. Battling harsh conditions and daunting peaks, they push their physical and mental limits, while their deep friendship faces its toughest trial yet.

76

63

7.5

/2046/

75

/243/

71

/22/

3.6

/3467/

100

/8/

68

/4/

age 10+

A century after Shackleton's Endurance sank beneath the ice, explorers uncover the legendary shipwreck and an amazing tale of survival.

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8.0

/11337/

82

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80

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4.1

/41025/

98

/107/

98

/312/

76

/22/

3.0

age 11+

Christopher Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After becoming a quadriplegic, he became a charismatic leader and activist in the quest to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, as well as a passionate advocate for disability rights and care.

78

7.4

/13493/

76

/826/

72

/88/

3.9

/72722/

99

/122/

82

/169/

74

/28/

3.0

age 15+

When Will Ferrell's good friend Harper comes out as a trans woman, they take a road trip to bond and reintroduce Harper to the country as her true self.

78

7.7

/1181/

81

/125/

77

/14/

3.7

/2813/

88

/41/

77

/13/

3.0

age 13+

This documentary opens a new door to Springsteen's creative process for fans around the world, sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage — as well as hearing from Springsteen himself.

80

7.5

/1772/

78

/232/

75

/23/

3.8

/9233/

100

/16/

81

/4/

3.0

Casa Bonita opened in 1974 in an unassuming strip mall. The massive "Disneyland of Mexican restaurants" is an Old West and Acapulco-inspired fever dream made famous by its indoor waterfall, cliff divers, and haunted caves, and was featured in a classic 2003 episode of South Park. When its creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, learn that Casa Bonita might close its doors for good, they attempt to preserve a crumbling piece of their childhood and Denver history.

79

74

7.2

/4506/

76

/432/

72

/32/

3.5

/28160/

90

/39/

94

/32/

age 14+

Told in her own words, this candid documentary charts the unstoppable rise, sudden fall and hard-won comeback of lifestyle icon Martha Stewart.

80

47

7.6

/11424/

81

/108/

81

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3.7

/859/

88

/37/

A music festival symbolizing peace, freedom, and eternal love transforms into a horrifying nightmare of terror. Survivors, marked by death and trauma, reconstruct the event through their perspectives, embodying the lost innocence and beauty of youth, forever scarred by the tragic events that unfolded. This is a horrifying glimpse through the eyes of the individuals who endured the brutal October 7th onslaught at the Nova Music Festival.

75

31

7.2

/547/

78

/108/

76

/18/

3.8

/1112/

age 8+

Follow a multi-generational orangutan family through their treetop triumphs and travails in this immersive documentary narrated by David Attenborough.

73

58

7.2

/2658/

76

/471/

71

/47/

3.6

/5855/

77

/9/

age 6+

Embark on a delightful journey into the world of dogs in this documentary that reveals scientific and emotional insights about our lovable BFFs.

83

7.6

/1837/

78

/111/

69

/27/

4.2

/13420/

100

/71/

91

/30/

3.5

age 13+

Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C., jail.

82

62

7.6

/2407/

77

/126/

75

/21/

3.9

/4880/

100

/23/

90

/27/

age 14+

A Nepali mountaineer risks everything on a record-breaking Mount Everest climb to secure a brighter future for her daughters.

82

31

8.1

/799/

83

/102/

88

/9/

3.9

/1236/

Exploring James Cameron’s beloved science-fiction epic from teeth to tail, Aliens Expanded is truly the most in-depth, passionate and innovative celebration of a movie ever attempted.

88

72

8.6

/2146/

85

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87

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4.3

/12828/

99

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Whether you’re a devoted disciple looking to relive treasured memories of the GHOST live spectacle or among the curious uninitiated, RITE HERE RITE NOW will put you right there: putting your phones down and living in the moment—as a shadow of uncertainty looms—completely spellbound and in the thrall of this bombastic yet intimate cinematic portrait of GHOST.

76

7.7

/8264/

75

/626/

77

/149/

3.8

/18112/

76

/12/

age 12+

A raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar's struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.

77

40

8.0

/1332/

77

/138/

73

/8/

4.0

/7417/

age 13+

Follow the daily lives of several quilters inside the sewing room at South Central Correctional Center, a Level 5 maximum-security prison in a small town two hours south of St. Louis, MO. From design to completion, the men reveal their struggles, triumphs, and sense of pride in creating something beautiful in this windowless, sacred space deep within the prison walls.

78

7.5

/19362/

78

/1462/

79

/395/

3.7

/33789/

88

/113/

96

/47/

62

/26/

3.0

age 10+

This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.

80

7.7

/4184/

78

/330/

77

/45/

3.9

/20281/

98

/61/

92

/34/

69

/13/

3.0

age 10+

Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.

75

39

7.4

/929/

75

/159/

75

/40/

3.6

/1056/

83

/9/

age 9+

A film crew follows two leopard cubs as they make the fascinating journey from infancy into adulthood in this up-close-and-personal nature documentary.

80

39

8.5

/785/

84

/125/

71

/10/

4.1

/3976/

The story behind one of the most revered and mysterious characters in WWE history and the man himself, Windham Rotunda, has never been documented, until now.

74

7.8

/3625/

81

/229/

71

/18/

3.6

/7497/

88

/40/

97

/30/

61

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