If you've had your fill of binge-watching scripted shows, kick back with a documentary to tell you what's good (or wrong) with the world.

Documentaries have only gotten better as time has gone on, and not simply because of hindsight. As such, we think these are the best history documentaries ever.

There are multiple ways to celebrate Women’s History Month and the achievements and milestones of some of history’s loudest and proudest voices, whether it be reading about trailblazers or watching ...

As 2025 rolls into 2026, it's a good time to unwind and reflect on your life, your goals, and what kind of person you want to be in the new year. Sometimes the best way to crystallize what that all ...

Epic, intimate, and unforgettable – these 10 documentary masterpieces reshaped cinema and proved real life can be more ...

Normal documentaries are nice and all, but those with arthouse sensibilities, like Koyaanisqatsi and Man with a Movie Camera, can be more exciting.

This month’s picks follow a journalist facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and a unionization effort for Amazon workers. Plus, an exploration into the nature of film editing. By Ben Kenigsberg The ...

Samsara uses its spectacular, globetrotting 70mm footage to philosophize about life on Earth, forging connections across time, space, and place. Fricke's meditation on cycles of creation and ...

As industry consolidation continues, documentary films face a challenging path to supportive investors, wide distribution, and sustainable success. But the best documentaries of 2025 go a long way ...

If you're looking for the absolute best documentaries to stream in April 2025, look no further. We've picked out the top five most worthy of your time across all streaming platforms. Whether you're in ...

On Wednesday, one of the all-time greatest and most entertaining music documentaries will be made available in remastered and expanded form on Disney Plus. The Beatles Anthology originally aired on ...

In this month’s picks, a look back at a city in France during the Nazi occupation, an assessment of a renowned gay politician and an exploration of press freedoms in sovereign tribal nations. By Ben ...