New Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 22

The Spokeswoman

2020

The Spokeswoman

2020
6.8
The Spokeswoman narrates the trip of María de Jesús Patricio, the first indigenous woman to run for president in Mexico, revealing the nature and complexity of racism and gender discrimination in a changing society.
Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given

2020

Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given

2020
6.7
Kevin Hart serves up laughs and brick oven pizza from the comfort of his home, and dishes on male group chats, sex after 40 and life with COVID-19.
Youth v Gov

2020

Youth v Gov

2020
5.5
How can we bring accountability over the climate crisis? This inspiring story of youth activism documents 21 activists from across the nation as they file a groundbreaking lawsuit against the United States. The case reveals evidence that the government has endangered their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property by acting over six decades to create the climate crisis. Youth v Gov, produced by the company behind acclaimed films such as The Ivory Game and Step, shows the power of young people to lead.
Felix Lobrecht: Hype

2020

Felix Lobrecht: Hype

2020
5.7
Felix Lobrecht aims his dark humor at overly polite culture, weird laughter, the sheer awkwardness of a walking baby and more in this stand-up special.
Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb

2020

Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb

2020
7.3
This documentary follows a team of local archaeologists excavating never before explored passageways, shafts, and tombs, piecing together the secrets of Egypt’s most significant find in almost 50 years in Saqqara.
Guillermo Vilas: Settling the Score

2020

Guillermo Vilas: Settling the Score

2020
7.2
For more than forty years, Argentinean sportsman Guillermo Vilas, a tennis legend, has tirelessly demanded that the official rankings (1973-78) be revised in order to finally be recognized as the best player in the world. Eduardo Puppo, a sports journalist, making Vilas' demand his own, fought for more than ten years against a powerful sports corporation to prove that Vilas was indeed unfairly displaced from the top of world tennis.
Rooting for Roona

2020

Rooting for Roona

2020
7.2
In rural India, a child with hydrocephalus gets a chance at life-changing surgery after her photos go viral. This documentary charts her journey.
The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo

2020

The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo

2020
8.8
After the death of her daughter at the hand of her boyfriend, Marisela Escobedo began to fight for justice not only against the murderer but also against the corrupt Mexican judicial system.
BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky

2020

BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky

2020
8.2
Record-shattering Korean girl band BLACKPINK tell their story — and detail the hard fought journey of the dreams and trials behind their meteoric rise.
Dear Santa

2020

Dear Santa

2020
5.2
An elixir to our current state, "Dear Santa" takes us on the fanciful and poignant journey of a little known program called Operation Santa. For more than 100 years, human elves have been helping Santa respond to the thousands of letters children write and mail to him. This gripping documentary crisscrosses the country, following the most emotional letters as the elves work hard to make sure each child’s Christmas dreams come true.
The Boys in the Band: Something Personal

2020

The Boys in the Band: Something Personal

2020
7.1
Decades after his play first put gay life center stage, Mart Crowley joins the cast and crew of the 2020 film to reflect on the story's enduring legacy.
American Murder: The Family Next Door

2020

American Murder: The Family Next Door

2020
7.3
Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

2020

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

2020
8.4
The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.
Wave of Cinema: Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini

2020

Wave of Cinema: Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini

2020
Delve into a musical concert and relive moments from "One Day We'll Talk About Today," a film about family and intergenerational trauma.
Wave of Cinema: Filosofi Kopi

2020

Wave of Cinema: Filosofi Kopi

2020
Following all the singers from Filosofi Kopi's soundtracks, this concert talked about coffee and how life changed 'cause of it.
GIMS: On the Record

2020

GIMS: On the Record

2020
7.3
Go backstage with beloved rap superstar Gims in the year leading up to his major 2019 Stade de France performance in this up-close documentary.
My Octopus Teacher

2020

My Octopus Teacher

2020
7.9
After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal’s trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal.
Rising Phoenix

2020

Rising Phoenix

2020
8.1
Elite athletes and insiders reflect on the Paralympic Games and examine how they impact a global understanding of disability, diversity and excellence.
Making The Witcher

2020

Making The Witcher

2020
7.1
Journey into the extraordinary world of "The Witcher" — from casting the roles to Jaskier's catchy song — in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.
Anelka: Misunderstood

2020

Anelka: Misunderstood

2020
6.5
Bad boy or football genius? Famed French footballer Nicolas Anelka's controversial legacy is examined in an unflinching documentary.