/r/DocumentaryReviews

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It's hard to know what documentaries are best and most accurate ones to watch. You can come here and we'll help you figure that out.

While historical analysis was the inspiration of this subreddit, it is not the only type of submission permissible. Any review that is accurate and sourced is accepted (nay, encouraged). My focus has always been history, and the genesis of this sub-reddit is found in /r/badhistory. However reviews of any kind of documentary are acceptable, as long as the reviews are accurate and sourced.

Some things to remember when submitting a review:

  • Reviews should be comprehensive. Don't review the first 10 minutes of a documentary and then stop. Tag your post as [Review] for ease in browsing.

  • Episodes of a multi-part documentary are considered to be separate documentaries for review purposes. If you choose to do a multi-part review of a documentary with multiple episodes please link back to the earlier reviews.

  • You don't have to be an academic to do reviews. The primary concern is that your review be comprehensive, accurate, and sourced.

  • Please give an overall rating (.e.g. While this documentary has a few points of historical inaccuracy it's not enough to detract from the overall and is still worth your time. 7/10)

  • Submissions are self-post only. Any links should be included in that self-post.

  • The primary intent of this sub-reddit is to review documentaries, not to share them.

  • If you would like to request a review tag your post as [Request]

/r/DocumentaryReviews

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Documentary

Can anybody please suggest me a online site or telegram channel to watch documentaries?šŸ™šŸ»

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2024/03/24
06:15 UTC

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Documentary

Can anybody please suggest me a online site or telegram channel to watch documentaries?šŸ™šŸ»

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2024/03/24
06:15 UTC

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Docuseries Review - Quiet On Set

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWVBg2VI9gs&list=UURgd-dOnRBBRAI9xD62VDsA&index=1
An important watch for anyone that grew up on Nickelodeon tv shows/movies. Its a heartbreaking and devastating watch, due to the fact that the stars of these shows give their first hand experience as to what they had to deal with during their time on set and working for the company. One of those documentaries/docuseries that will cause a fervour of discussion, and will be (in my opinion) a landmark production in terms of shedding light on an important subject!

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2024/03/21
02:40 UTC

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Amazing Quest Stories from Rajasthan Somewhere on Earth Rajasthan, India Free Documentary

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2024/03/15
12:58 UTC

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Documentary on human civilization

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2024/03/04
01:29 UTC

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Documentary Review - My Radio My Life

I watched a beautiful documentary yesterday. I thought of sharing the experience.
"My Radio My Life" wasn't just a documentary, it was a wave of nostalgia that transported me back to a simpler time. The film's exploration of radio's golden age wasn't just historical, it was deeply personal. Each individual featured, like the seasoned announcer recounting the Apollo 11 landing, or the passionate radio museum curator, brought to life the emotional connection many have with this unique medium.
Hearing the announcer describe the moon landing sent shivers down my spine. His voice, heavy with the weight of history, painted a vivid picture of that momentous occasion. It wasn't just about technology, it was about human achievement, and the radio served as a powerful link, uniting listeners like myself to that historic moment.
The radio museum curator's dedication was equally inspiring. Seeing their devotion to preserving this slice of history, the countless knobs, dials, and wooden cabinets, brought back a sense of wonder and appreciation for the technology that once held such power over our imaginations.
"My Radio My Life" left me with a warm, fuzzy feeling. It reminded me of the power of human connection, the thrill of discovery, and the enduring magic of radio, a medium that may have transformed over time, but continues to hold a special place in the hearts of many.

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2024/03/01
07:19 UTC

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What was the wildest documentary youā€™ve seen?

For me it was Gringo, the John McAffee story. I had NO idea just how insane it all was and watching it was a thrill from beginning to end. What are other documentaries like that?

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2024/02/29
20:08 UTC

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Documentary Review - Chosen One: Alexandre Daigle

https://youtu.be/teUOWz7-nMs?si=Xpm3PktcRtWrtzuE

We need to remember that even the big time athletes many cheer, boo, or idolize are, at the end of the day, regular people! A good small doc showing the trials and tribulations this one time heralded prospect had to deal with!

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2024/02/20
22:57 UTC

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Lover stalker killer-the tablet

I watched the documentary lover stalker killer and there is a point when David is able to give the cops a tablet that HE had in his storage unit that had pictures of Cariā€™s dead body on it. I was verrrrry confused, and I was expecting that the story would end with David being heavily involved in her disappearance, but there was never any explanation for why he had that tablet? And he never said why? Does anyone know the story behind that?

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2024/02/19
21:00 UTC

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People who've watched music documentaries

What enticed you to watch it in the first place and what's been your relationship with the band/project since?

(Data may be used in an assignment of mine)

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2024/02/16
12:16 UTC

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Documentary Review - The Tinder Swindler

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2024/02/15
21:57 UTC

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Documentary Review - Fyre Fraud

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2024/02/14
18:44 UTC

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Documentary Review - Lover, Stalker, Killer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej_1XIcEaeo

What starts off as a regular true crime doc goes into a pretty interesting twist and turn situation. Interesting individuals interviewed here, with cinematic recreations of how the investigation went. A solid true crime doc!

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2024/02/12
20:47 UTC

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Any good historic documentaries?

I'm in the mood for a documentary about history. Specifically documentaries about the dark ages, Rome, or ancient Greece.

Any good documentary would be great even if it isn't about any of the three I mentioned! As long as it is older than ww1.

I've never watched a documentary before so idk what to look for exactly. So you help would be appreciated!

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2024/02/08
17:22 UTC

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Help! Canā€™t remember the name of documentary

It was based on a guy with a small business who was relatively old and the documentary maker ended up being the subject of the doc because he became obsessed with this man and getting him recognised?

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2024/02/07
01:32 UTC

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Hello, 2 years ago I watched an documentary about persuasionon Netflix but I don't remember the name

It was about the influence of several people attending a business meeting or something, and the first time he cheated on reciprocity by creating a favor for some chopsticks to put in their food, and at the end there was something about jumping to cover them at a building . Can someone help me please?

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2024/02/04
12:10 UTC

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Seeking Help to Identify a Haunting Documentary about War Crimes - Journalist Investigates WWII and Serbian Atrocities

Hello everyone,
I've been trying to find a documentary that has left a lasting impact on me, and I'm hoping this community might be able to help. It aired on SBS in Australia around 2016-2018. The documentary is centered on a British journalist's investigation into two specific photographs:
A photo of Serbian or Bosnian armed men, possibly militia or military, standing over the bodies of women and children.
A photo of a German WWII officer with a clipboard, overseeing a mass grave where a bulldozer is pushing bodies into the grave.
The journalist delves deep into the histories behind these photographs, eventually tracking down the men in the first photo and the German officer in the second. The interviews explore how they ended up in those situations and the human nature aspect of their actions.
This documentary is unique in its focus on the investigation of specific historical photographs and the stories behind them. Any information about this documentary, its title, director, or any leads on how to find it would be immensely appreciated. It's a piece that has haunted me for years, and I'm earnestly looking to revisit its profound narrative.
Thank you all in advance for your help!

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2024/01/30
12:15 UTC

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Documentary Review - The Greatest Night In Pop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TciHBu-hzV8
If you're a fan of these artists, this is an essential watch! The ramp up and the eventual creation of one of the greatest songs of all time, "We Are The World." Excellent doc!

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2024/01/29
21:30 UTC

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Documentaries made purely from archive material

What are the best documentaries made entirely from archive footage?

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2024/01/27
22:13 UTC

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Orca documentary name

Looking for I think an orca (could be another whale) documentary that ends with the orca being bought from a tank and put in a bigger and better one. I cannot find it anywhere. I remember vivid scenes of the orca diving and jumping out of the water in the new habitat. it has scenes of transporting the orca taking too long so they had to pour water onto it. The old tanks are explained to be bad because of the too warm water and for being too shallow why is why orcas dorsal fins in captivity are bent. I've searched the most popular orca documentaries and they aren't this one. Please help me find this.

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2024/01/20
03:39 UTC

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Documentary Review - American Nightmare

https://youtube.com/shorts/Zdq0xNSJs7U?si=SEUcq1gn_ZiaJFF7

With twists and turns of not knowing where the story will go, it ends up being an emotional, impactful, and important watch! Seriously insane this did happen in real life, and definitely one of the better Netflix docuseriesā€™ in recent times!

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2024/01/19
02:16 UTC

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New Dogecoin Documentary About Social Media and Personal Finance is Worth a Watch

Watched "THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE" twice now, and it still holds up.

It follows this first generation immigrant as he tries to navigate investing and ends up betting the farm on dogecoin. More than just chronicling a meme currency, I enjoyed how the film educates viewers about the parallels between gambling addiction and the psychology of crypto and meme assets investors. Totes recommend giving it a watch.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er6G5Slw-Kg

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2024/01/16
00:03 UTC

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What/where to watch?

I just watched the docu called something like "DON'T F@@K WITH CATS" or something like that on Netflix.

I really can't see where all your suggestions can be seen as the streaming service isn't mentioned.

Can you suggest documentary's on Netflix or Disney Plus about mystery, crime, history or other interesting series?

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2024/01/13
12:18 UTC

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Need a recommendations for Columbine Shooting documentary...

My son is doing a project/report on columbine shooting. Part of the project is to watch a documentary. Can anyone recommend one that is the most accurate?

Edit - With some more searching came across this reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ColumbineKillers/comments/uyjtg0/whats_the_absolute_best_documentary_about_the/

Edit - Also remembered doing a day of surfing random videos on games I had this one in my history. This was about the Doom levels that they made before the shooting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9-LyXkglxk

2 Comments
2024/01/11
18:36 UTC

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Anybody else getting tired of the excessive flashiness in modern documentaries?

I get it. Documentaries used to be dry and boring and if you want more people watching your doc you need a little bit of flair and style.

But it seems in the last several years things have gone overboard with flash in documentaries.

I enjoy true crime documentaries but I recently went to watch Get Gotti and turned it off in 5 minutes because it immediately was bombarding you with excessive graphics, blasting period music over people reenacting being in the 80's and just yuck...

You can make your documentary interesting to watch without being excessive!

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2024/01/10
04:31 UTC

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How long should a documentary be? Iā€™m curious about watching ā€œThe Curious Case of Natalia Graceā€.

Iā€™m a documentary nut. I love all kinds. But if I find one that I might want to check out and see that itā€™s multiple episodes and multiple seasons, I completely lose interest. This one for example is 2 seasons with 6+ episodes each. I mean ya, there could be a lot to talk about but still! Shows like Planet Earth can be multiple episodes because they talk about different things in each episode. This show is just about this girls life, why drag it on thru multiple episodes/seasons. Maybe itā€™s my ADD but 12+ hours on a show, itā€™s gotta be worth it. Life is too short to spend watching mediocre tv haha. The sweet spot time frame for docs is 3-4 episodes MAX or have it be a movie 1-2hrs long.

But maybe this show is amazing and worth spending that much time on it. To the folks that have seen it, what did you think!? Was it worth the time?

6 Comments
2024/01/08
18:23 UTC

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What's your Top picks of 2023?

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2024/01/01
08:06 UTC

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Any good Doc's on inventors?

I'm looking for recommendations for good documentaries that cover the life/careers of inventors, their inventions and how they impacted the world.

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2023/12/27
09:34 UTC

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"The Deepest Breath" on Netflix is incredible!! Definitely inspiring.

I decided to watch this off of a whim because I was in the mood for a documentary and I'm so glad I did. This is truly a mindblowing story that's empowering but also a bit sad near the end. It's unbelievable what humans are capable of and I'm also so fascinated by people who have such a strong drive to succeed in their passions and even after success, they keep pushing to get better & better. I feel like these people operate differently than the average population, the "adrenaline junkies". Kinda made me rethink if I'm meant to do more in this life, like I'm destined for something much bigger. ANYWAY, I recommend this for everyone! Keeps you on the edge of your seat and blew my mindšŸ˜…

6 Comments
2023/12/16
23:06 UTC

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Any good War Docs?

I'd like to watch a war documentary focusing on a modern conflict with on the ground footage, I prefer documentaries like that where they're with the people fighting and you're able to witness what they go through

7 Comments
2023/12/15
17:10 UTC

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