New Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 16

Sweetie

2022

Sweetie

2022
6.1
‘Theatre is my life,’ Yıldız Kenter admits in her biography written by Dikmen Gürün. This is the story of a star, who has dedicated her whole life to her theatre company, students, the stage. Recounting the prizes received as well as the prices paid for pursuing your passion, Sweetie is a testimony to the transforming cultural landscape of the country as it tells Kenter Theatre’s story and thus how a private theatre has managed to survive. Including interviews by family members, students, fellow actors, as well as rare archival images and footage, Sweetie is an homage to the ‘North Star of Turkish theatre.’ The documentary was written by Zeynep Miraç, scored by Murat Evgin, and features Dikmen Gürün as advisor.
Civil: Ben Crump

2022

Civil: Ben Crump

2022
7.4
Crump's mission to raise the value of Black life as the civil lawyer for the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Black farmers and banking while Black victims, Crump challenges America to come to terms with what it owes his clients.
Snoop Dogg's F*cn Around Comedy Special

2022

Snoop Dogg's F*cn Around Comedy Special

2022
5.6
Snoop Dogg hosts a night of music and stand-up as he welcomes his friends — including legendary comedians Katt Williams and Mike Epps — to the stage.
Sing, Dance, Act: Kabuki featuring Toma Ikuta

2022

Sing, Dance, Act: Kabuki featuring Toma Ikuta

2022
6.5
Drama, heritage, soul; Actor Toma Ikuta trains for his first kabuki theater performance with his long-time friend, kabuki actor Matsuya Onoe.
Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live

2022

Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live

2022
5.9
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin host an iconic celebration of women in comedy with stand-up sets from Cristela Alonzo, Margaret Cho, Michelle Buteau and more.
Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute

2022

Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute

2022
4.8
Bob Saget’s friends and family honor the late comedian during a night of laughter and music with Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, Jeff Ross, John Stamos and more.
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration

2022

Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration

2022
4.8
A group of LGBTQ+ comedians get together to celebrate a brand of queer comedy. Legends, headliners, and emerging talent all perform at The Greek Theatre for an unforgettable queer stand-up event.
The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone

2022

The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone

2022
6
Sharing her journey from child to teen activist, Georgie Stone looks back at her life and historic fight for transgender rights in this documentary.
Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis

2022

Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis

2022
7.6
In August 1988, two armed bank robbers keep German police at bay for 54 hours during a hostage-taking drama that ends in a shootout and three deaths.
Halftime

2022

Halftime

2022
6.9
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

2022

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

2022
6.7
In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for whatever life throws your way, all done in front of a camera, without an audience, and in one take. After his set, Norm's friends and fellow comics gather to salute him.
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

2022

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

2022
6.3
In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pryor.
Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror

2022

Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror

2022
7.2
Anonymous and exploitative, a network of online chat rooms ran rampant with sex crimes. The hunt to take down its operators required guts and tenacity.
Our Father

2022

Our Father

2022
6.5
After a woman's at-home DNA test reveals multiple half-siblings, she discovers a shocking scheme involving donor sperm and a popular fertility doctor.
Christina P: Mom Genes

2022

Christina P: Mom Genes

2022
6.6
Comedian Christina P examines the joys and drags of parenting, partnering and more through a no-nonsense Gen-X lens in this special.
Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive

2022

Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive

2022
6.7
Follow free diver Johanna Nordblad in this documentary as she attempts to break the world record for distance traveled under ice with one breath.
A Farewell to Ozark

2022

A Farewell to Ozark

2022
6.5
Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and other cast members open up about the show's characters and creators, plus what they'll miss most.
For Our Children

2022

For Our Children

2022
1
FOR OUR CHILDREN unites maternal voices of resilience and solidarity in a poignant cinematic journey. Directed, produced and co-written by Débora Souza Silva, this emotional documentary chronicles the powerful convergence of two mothers, Reverend Wanda Johnson and Angela Williams, whose lives were forever altered by the scourge of police brutality against their Black sons.
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes

2022

The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes

2022
6.4
This documentary explores the mystery surrounding the death of movie icon Marilyn Monroe through previously unheard interviews with her inner circle.
Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event

2022

Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event

2022
7.1
In this special event, Oprah Winfrey sits down with actor Viola Davis for an interview about her memoir, "Finding Me."