New Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 18

Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal

2021

Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal

2021
6.9
An examination that goes beyond the celebrity-driven headlines and dives into the methods used by Rick Singer, the man at the center of the shocking 2019 college admissions scandal, to persuade his wealthy clients to cheat an educational system already designed to benefit the privileged.
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

2021

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

2021
7.2
Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.
Pelé

2021

Pelé

2021
7.3
Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.
Strip Down, Rise Up

2021

Strip Down, Rise Up

2021
6.9
The feature documentary follows women of all walks of life, all ages and ethnic backgrounds, as they shed trauma, body image shame, sexual abuse and other issues locked in their bodies, and embark on a journey to reclaim themselves. The film also gives a rare window into the world of Pole artistry and expression.
What Would Sophia Loren Do?

2021

What Would Sophia Loren Do?

2021
6.7
Nancy Vincenza Kulik, an Italian-American grandmother from Fort Lee, New Jersey, has experienced many challenges and triumphs. But she always meets life's journey with love, resilience and joy, inspired in part by another Italian grandmother, movie star Sophia Loren.
Chris Rock Total Blackout: The Tamborine Extended Cut

2021

Chris Rock Total Blackout: The Tamborine Extended Cut

2021
7
Chris Rock takes the stage filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and politics.
Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy

2021

Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy

2021
6.8
A cheap, powerful drug emerges during a recession, igniting a moral panic fueled by racism. Explore the complex history of crack in the 1980s.
Creating The Queen's Gambit

2021

Creating The Queen's Gambit

2021
7.9
A fascinating character. Exquisite sets. A wig for every era. The stars, creators and crew reveal how the hit series about a chess prodigy came to life.
Tony Parker: The Final Shot

2021

Tony Parker: The Final Shot

2021
7.1
The background and career of Tony Parker, whose determination led him to become arguably the greatest French basketball player.
The Minimalists: Less Is Now

2021

The Minimalists: Less Is Now

2021
6.2
They've built a movement out of minimalism. Longtime friends Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus share how our lives can be better with less.
Best of Stand-up 2020

2020

Best of Stand-up 2020

2020
6
Unnecessary milk substitutes. Bad passwords. Burlap underpants. 2020 may have sucked, but thankfully the jokes didn't.
ariana grande: excuse me, i love you

2020

ariana grande: excuse me, i love you

2020
8
Ariana Grande takes the stage in London for her Sweetener World Tour and shares a behind-the-scenes look at her life in rehearsal and on the road.
The Witcher Bestiary Season 1, Part 2

2020

The Witcher Bestiary Season 1, Part 2

2020
6.7
Basilisks, dragons and more beasts haunt the Continent. Explore the mythologies of the mysterious monsters Geralt hunts to earn the coins tossed his way.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

2020

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

2020
6.1
Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe and more share the heart, soul and history that brought August Wilson's timeless play to the screen.
The Netflix Afterparty: The Best Shows of The Worst Year

2020

The Netflix Afterparty: The Best Shows of The Worst Year

2020
6
David Spade, Fortune Feimster and London Hughes welcome guests from Tiger King, Emily in Paris, The Queen's Gambit, and more.
The Mole Agent

2020

The Mole Agent

2020
7.8
When a daughter becomes concerned about her mother's well-being in a retirement home, private investigator Romulo hires Sergio, an 83-year-old man who becomes a new resident—and a mole inside the home, who struggles to balance his assignment with becoming increasingly involved in the lives of several residents.
Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday

2020

Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday

2020
8.6
Between scenes from his concert in São Paulo's oft-inaccessible Theatro Municipal, rapper and activist Emicida celebrates the rich legacy of Black Brazilian culture.
Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker

2020

Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker

2020
7.1
This documentary spotlights Debbie Allen's career and follows her group of dance students as they prepare for Allen's annual "Hot Chocolate Nutcracker," a reimagining of the classic ballet.
Shawn Mendes: Live in Concert

2020

Shawn Mendes: Live in Concert

2020
8
In his hometown of Toronto, Shawn Mendes pours his heart out on stage with a live performance in a stadium packed with adoring fans.
Shawn Mendes: In Wonder

2020

Shawn Mendes: In Wonder

2020
8.2
A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.