17 Documentaries To Get Stuck Into That Range From Disturbing AF To Genuinely Inspiring
buzzfeed.com
5 min read
17 Documentaries To Get Stuck Into That Range From Disturbing AF To Genuinely Inspiring
We watch documentaries to be informed, inspired, and sometimes shocked and scared. A good doc should be able to evoke all sorts of emotions because, well, it’s real!
So, here are eight documentaries that may well keep you up at night, and then nine that are honestly awe-inspiring:
1. Earthlings
Firelight MediaYou’ll have heard about the story of what happened at Jonestown; it’s been well-covered. This in-depth account includes footage of what happened in the lead-up to the mass suicide led by the leader, Jim Jones. Naturally, this documentary is creepy and harrowing, so watch with caution.You can see the trailer here:
HBOThis documentary looks into the shocking case of Dee Dee Blanchard. Dee Dee was supposedly a model parent who took care of their severely ill child. But when she was killed, the far more disturbing secret she was covering up was revealed. This is one that definitely chills the bones.
Here’s the trailer:
Magnolia PicturesIn the words of the actual camp leader, this film examines the “indoctrination” of the children at the Kids on Fire Christian summer camp. At the camp, children take part in a specific program that’s been designed to strengthen and intensify their beliefs. It’s a pretty shocking and worrying watch.
Here’s the trailer:
Magnolia PicturesThere are a number of reasons why this film is so sad. It’s another one that makes us realise what we do to these creatures of beauty and magnificence when we raise and keep them in captivity. It also shows the tragic consequences of caging and using these preditors for entertainment.
6. Three Identical Strangers
NeonWell, this watch is an absolutely wild, and frankly quite disturbing ride. If you go into it without knowing the story, you’ll undoubtedly be shocked. Without giving too much away, it tells the story of three men who were each separately adopted and who eventually find out that they’re triplets. A happy reunion turns increasingly dark as they find out more about their separation.
7. Who Took Johhny
RumuR Inc.This film focuses on the cold case of an Iowa paperboy who went missing 30 years before. The film is centred around the boy’s mother and her fight to discover the truth about what happened. It asks some important questions about society while being, naturally, harrowing.
8. Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
Oscilloscope LaboratoriesThis true-crime picture is about the killing of Dr Andrew Bagby, and the injustices that ensued after his killer and ex-girlfriend fled to Canada and had his baby. It’s a heartwrenching story and one that’s bound to stay in the mind for a long time afterwards.
Here’s the trailer:
Sender Films / Red Bull MediaThis is truly a story of perseverance. It follows the legendary free climber Tommy Caldwell and his attempt to climb the Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. After a severe injury, and suffering heartbreak, Tommy’s endurance is honestly inspiring.
Here’s the trailer:
Wadi Rum ProductionsThis movie is all about finding the meaning of happiness. It was written and produced by Roko Belic and takes us to fourteen different countries and communities, asking the question: what makes humans happy?
Here’s the trailer:
Monument ReleasingIn this excellent movie, we follow a movement in indigenous communities in North America that strives to regain sovereignty by going back to their original methods of cultivating food. When the oppressive governments restricted native communities from cultivating food through their long-established methods, they created a level of dependency – this movement aims to retake their independence.
Here’s the trailer:
Greenwich EntertainmentThis documentary follows Ady Barkan, an activist who was diagnosed with ALS while he was already protesting and campaigning for issues that face people with lower incomes. His diagnosis didn’t stop his campaigning though, as it took more of a hold on his life, he switched his focus to campaigning for better healthcare provision in the US.
It’s an inspiring story about a fight that is ongoing.
Watch the trailer here:
Chassy MediaThis is by no means a truly happy story, but it certainly is an inspiring one. It follows the first Black professional racer, and the difficulties, vitriol, and death threats he faced during the ’70s and ’80s. While it covers some horrible truths about what this talented trailblazer had to face, it also focuses on those who supported him, and his strong, truly inspiring character.
To have a look at the trailer, just click here.
14. The Other Dream Team
LionsgateThis follows the incredible story of the 1992 Lithuanian Olympic Men’s Basketball team. Overshadowed by the US “Dream Team” at the same games, this story is wonderfully inspiring. After gaining freedom from Communist rule, the team had almost no hope of getting into the games, only for help to come from one of the most unlikely sources: “The Grateful Dead”.
Here’s the trailer:
NetflixThis documentary tells a story that, I for one was surprised I hadn’t already heard of. It takes us back to New York in the ’70s, where there was a camp where people with disabilities could go. What starts off as a camp, ends with a civil rights movement that is able to make real, systemic change. We see the rallying together of the Black Panthers, the LGBTQ+ movement, and the fight for disability equality and how this alliance made real change.
It’s a rousing story, one that shows what movements are able to achieve.
Have a look at the trailer here:
Fox Searchlight PicturesThis inspiring, motivational documentary tells the incredible story of Malala Yousafzai, who at the age of 15 was an activist for girls’ rights to education in her home of north-west Pakistan. She was still 15 when the Taliban boarded her school bus and shot her in the head. After being airlifted to the UK, she miraculously survived, and the documentary focuses on her continued pursuit of equality, while also touching on her relationship with her father.
It’s certainly an inspirational documentary about the youngest ever winner of a Nobel Prize, and someone who wouldn’t let anything get in the way of their goals and beliefs.
Watch the trailer here:
First Run FeaturesFor any budding adventurer, this is a must-watch. It follows Laura Dekker, who at just the age of fourteen set out to become the youngest person to sail around the world alone. Seeing Laura tackle numerous obstacles before and during the voyage is truly inspiring to watch.
Check out the trailer here:
View this video on YouTube
What are some disturbing or inspiring documentaries that you recommend? Let us know in the comments below!
Related News & Content
-
Use wp.media templates to create totally custom modal
Use wp.media templates to create totally custom modal,Following up on this answer I'm trying to determine how to create a modal with completely unique menu items/content than the media modal. If you add a new state you can add a new menu tab and hav... -
Get post by tag
Get post by tag,I want to get several post by tag. So I try to use get_posts() function: <?php $args = array( 'numberposts' => '3', 'post_status' => 'publish', 'tag' => 'travel' ); $ -
Elementor + ACF: How to insert dynamic JSON-LD formatted code into ACF field without sanitizing the script tag?
Elementor + ACF: How to insert dynamic JSON-LD formatted code into ACF field without sanitizing the script tag?,On a normal website, I am able to add JSON-LD structured data, such as below, into a Elementor HTML widget, in a proper way. However, as soon as I insert JSON-LD format into an ACF field (Textarea)... -
Gutenberg InnerBlocks noallowedblocks on parent but allowedblock on Child
Gutenberg InnerBlocks noallowedblocks on parent but allowedblock on Child,This is a continuation of the following post: Custom Gutenberg block with nested InnerBlocks renderAppender not displaying add button I solved one problem but created a different problem. I'm recr... -
Delay Issue: Using Wget with JSON Endpoint – Need Help Understanding Headers
Delay Issue: Using Wget with JSON Endpoint – Need Help Understanding Headers,On a WooCommerce website, I have a REST endpoint created with register_rest_route that returns a JSON response. To perform a routine with a certain frequency and urgency, I have added this instruct... -
How do I change top header background color
How do I change top header background color,Please refer to website: https://virginiafrank.com I cannot get the top header background color (or phone numbers) to change color. I would prefer the background gold and text black. I can't make t... -
How to display the_tags() as plain text
How to display the_tags() as plain text,the_tags by default is displaying as URL. I need to display it as plain text to insert inside HTML attribute. <?php $tag = the_tags(''); ?> <div class="image-portfolio" data-section... -
Give to site admin the option to "skip confirmation email" when adding new user
Give to site admin the option to "skip confirmation email" when adding new user,in wordpress multisite when we give to site admin the option to add new users, site admin dont have the "checkbox" to add the new user without sending the user email with link activation (see the -
Facing Hamas and Tehran, Israel is left with only vengeful madness | Opinion
Facing Hamas and Tehran, Israel is left with only vengeful madness | Opinion,Despite the Terrible Disaster on October 7, and the Failures It Exposed, Israel Is Still Convinced That the Image of the Mad Man Will Ensure Its Security -
Carol Kirkwood stuns in figure-hugging dress amid BBC Breakfast technical chaos
Carol Kirkwood stuns in figure-hugging dress amid BBC Breakfast technical chaos,CAROL Kirkwood stunned in a figure-hugging dress amid a technical blunder. BBC Breakfast was flung into chaos this morning after a string of sound issues. However Carol, 61, was all smiles as she p… -
Families ‘to sue prison’ where loud inmates ‘terrorise kids’ with screaming
Families 'to sue prison' where loud inmates 'terrorise kids' with screaming,Residents living next door to a new prison who say their kids have to sleep wearing headphones and some leave during weekends due to the racket are threatening to sue the prison service -
Doctor Strange’s Secret Wars Role May Be More Important Than You Thought – Looper
Doctor Strange's Secret Wars Role May Be More Important Than You Thought - Looper,According to entertainment leaker Alex Perez, Doctor Strange will find himself confronting his inner struggles as he headlines "Avengers: Secret Wars." -
‘It’s too revealing for a wedding’ people say as guest shares her dress with cut-outs & plunging neckline
‘It’s too revealing for a wedding’ people say as guest shares her dress with cut-outs & plunging neckline,A WOMAN has been mocked after sharing the summer dress she was considering wearing to nuptials. Attending someone’s big day can be just as stressful as organising the wedding ceremony –… -
Carl Weathers dead at 76: Rocky and Happy Gilmore actor mourned by family after dying ‘peacefully in his sleep’
Carl Weathers dead at 76: Rocky and Happy Gilmore actor mourned by family after dying ‘peacefully in his sleep’,ACTOR Carl Weathers has died at 76. Weathers, whose career spanned film and television, action and comedy, is best known for his role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, as well as his performa… -
‘What Jennifer Did’: Netflix doc explores shocking Ont. murder-for-hire case
'What Jennifer Did': Netflix doc explores shocking Ont. murder-for-hire case,Most of Jennifer Pan's entire life was made up of lies. When her parents began to catch on, she decided to bring in hired hitmen. -
What’s behind the lack of enthusiasm for this year’s music festivals?
What's behind the lack of enthusiasm for this year's music festivals?,The public sentiment about this year's crop of music festivals is an overwhelming "meh." There are good reasons for this. -
Sidddaramaiah: 4% quota for Muslims in Karnataka since 1994
Sidddaramaiah: 4% quota for Muslims in Karnataka since 1994,His remarks came on a day when the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) said it would summon the Karnataka Chief Secretary over the “blanket reservation” given to the Muslim community in the state. -
Malad gutter chamber tragedy | ‘It all happened in five minutes’: 16-member family that lost one of its two breadwinners
Malad gutter chamber tragedy | ‘It all happened in five minutes’: 16-member family that lost one of its two breadwinners,When Solanki fainted, the watchmen from the site rushed to Shakti Nagar across the road, roping in Akib to help. When Akib didn’t respond after getting into the drain, his brother Javed jumped in to save both.
Warning: file_get_contents(https://www.scienceradars.com/wp-output-content.php?pg=1&cat=&kw=&lvl=): Failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.1 526 in /home/wwwroot/xuenou.com/wp-content/themes/chromenews/template-parts/content.php on line 169
Warning: file_get_contents(https://www.bayuexiang.com/wp-output-content.php?pg=1&cat=&kw=&lvl=): Failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.1 526 in /home/wwwroot/xuenou.com/wp-content/themes/chromenews/template-parts/content.php on line 173
JEE Main 2024 Result: Farmer’s son from Washim secures All-India Rank 1
In Bihar battle second round today, a big test for JD(U); 5 Lok Sabha seats at stake
52k autorickshaw drivers face action over flouting norms
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
