Popular Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 21

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.
This Magic Moment

2016

This Magic Moment

2016
7.2
In the mid-1990s, Orlando was the center of excitement in the NBA. The young franchise, led by mega-stars Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway, beat the mighty Bulls en route to the 1995 NBA Finals. While it was clear Orlando was a dynasty in the making, the Magic's moment on top was never fully realized.
Grass Is Greener

2019

Grass Is Greener

2019
6.6
Weed. Marijuana. Grass. Pot. Whatever you prefer to call it, America’s relationship with cannabis is a complicated one. In his directorial debut, hip hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy presents an unparalleled look at the racially biased history of the war on marijuana. A range of celebrities and experts discuss the plant’s influence on music and popular culture, and the devastating impact its criminalization has had on Black and Latino communities. As more and more states join the push to legalize marijuana, this documentary dives deep into the glaring racial disparities in the growing cannabis market.
Conversations with Ruth de Souza

2022

Conversations with Ruth de Souza

2022
Ruth de Souza inaugurates the existence of black actresses on stage, television and cinema in Brazil. She carries within her the genesis of an important part of the achievements for black women over almost a century of life. At the age of 95, surpassing 70 in her career, amidst reflections and memories, a dialogue was born between two generations of black artists, Ruth and the director.
Counterpunch

2017

Counterpunch

2017
6.5
As boxing's popularity wanes, three fighters at different stages of their career make sacrifices to pursue their dreams of becoming champions.
Mon Laferte, I Love You

2024

Mon Laferte, I Love You

2024
9
Artist and singer Mon Laferte recounts intimate moments of her life as she navigates a world tour, motherhood, and her deepest wounds.
Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case

2023

Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case

2023
6.7
This true-crime documentary investigates six shocking deaths in the same family and the woman at the center of the unbelievable case: Jolly Joseph.
The Truth About Jussie Smollett?

2025

The Truth About Jussie Smollett?

2025
4.4
The shocking true story of an allegedly fake story that some now say might just be a true story. With first-hand interviews from those at the helm, including investigating police, lawyers, journalists and Jussie himself, this compelling documentary invites the audience to decide for themselves who is telling The Truth About Jussie Smollett?
D.L. Hughley: Contrarian

2018

D.L. Hughley: Contrarian

2018
5.2
Comedian D.L. Hughley riffs on politics, "Black Panther," his upbringing and more in a rapid-fire stand-up show at Philadelphia's Merriam Theater.
The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey

2023

The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey

2023
5.6
Michelle Obama delves into the challenges and life lessons that shaped her second bestselling book in an illuminating conversation with Oprah Winfrey.
Christopher - A Beautiful Real Life

2025

Christopher - A Beautiful Real Life

2025
7.1
Pop icon Christopher is on the brink of global stardom, but the birth of his second child challenges his priorities. Is the dream worth the cost?
Vjeran Tomic: The Spider-Man of Paris

2023

Vjeran Tomic: The Spider-Man of Paris

2023
7
In his own words, the burglar behind the 2010 robbery of the Paris Museum of Modern Art tells how he pulled off the biggest art heist in French history.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

2021

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

2021
7.5
Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes.
Stamped from the Beginning

2023

Stamped from the Beginning

2023
6.4
Using innovative animation and expert insights, this documentary based on Ibram X. Kendi's bestseller explores the history of racist ideas in America.
Rosa Peral's Tapes

2023

Rosa Peral's Tapes

2023
5.7
This true-crime documentary film features Rosa Peral's first interview from prison since she was convicted of murdering her partner aided by an ex-lover.
Inside the Mind of a Cat

2022

Inside the Mind of a Cat

2022
7.2
Cat experts dive into the mind of the feline to reveal the true capabilities of the pouncing pet in this captivating and cuddly documentary.
Cocaine Cowboys 2

2008

Cocaine Cowboys 2

2008
6.7
Set in 1991 on the inner-city streets of Oakland, California, cocaine dealer Charles Cosby has his life is changed forever when he writes a fan letter to the "Cocaine Godmother" Griselda Blanco, who is serving time at a nearby federal prison. Six months later, Cosby is a multi-millionaire, Blanco's lover, and the head of her $40 million a year cocaine business.
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.
Maria Bamford: Old Baby

2017

Maria Bamford: Old Baby

2017
5.2
She's savagely upbeat. Lovably awkward. And full of surprises. A wildly funny trip through a one-of-a-kind comic mind.
Extremis

2016

Extremis

2016
7
A purely observational non-fiction film that takes viewers into the ethically murky world of end-of-life decision making in a public hospital.