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25 Documentaries That Will Entertain and Educate You

I asked, "What’s the BEST documentary you’ve ever seen?"

I received 1,500+ responses.

Here are 25 documentaries that will entertain and educate you:

Learn the truth about doping in sports from a Russian scientist who blew the whistle on one of the biggest scandals in sports history.

A 10-part docuseries with never-before-seen footage of the legendary 1990s Chicago Bulls and how Michael Jordan led the team to his final NBA championship.

A professional rock climb attempts to become the first person to ever free solo (that means climbing with ZERO ropes or safety gear) El Capitan's 3,000+ ft tall wall.

Explore the dangerous human impact of social networking with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

Watch the incredible journey of how one man attempts to summit the 14 world's tallest mountains in 7 months.

Learn about the legendary Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34.

An intense and mind-boggling documentary about a 3000-year-old board game and the ultimate match between man and machine.

A three-part documentary that follows the life and journey of Kanye West as he builds his way from a local music producer to one of the most known and respected rappers of all time.

A filmmaker develops an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest and learns a lot about both the creature and himself in the process.

A documentary that looks at experts-for-hire who present themselves as scientific authorities as they spread misinformation about topics like toxic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and climate change.

A stunning film that follows the lives of two inner-city Chicago boys who struggle to become college basketball players on the road to going professional.

A documentary about the famous 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir.