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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:
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 look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century."
A fascinating look into the famous but mysterious British graffiti street artist Banksy that explores what happens when fame, money, and vandalism collide.
A film that unveils Mexico's open ocean wonders through the eyes of young conservationists while trying to substitute shark fishing with sustainable tourism.
A filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species and uncovers alarming global corruption in the fishing industry.
An emotional documentary that shines a light on the consequences of keeping orcas in captivity and reveals how little is known about these highly intelligent mammals.
An award-winning PBS documentary that shows viewers an intimate and inspirational portrait of one of the founders of modern neuroscience.