10.Rising Phoenix (Diversity)
The history and current standing of the Paralympic Game, which has grown to become the world’s third largest sporting event. This documentary is about appearances and you wanted to be friends with them. Their stories of what happening to them is quietly powerful, it might not gel together but it will draw you in, this will move you from start to finish, it will touch people heart.
9.Jiro Dreams Of Sushi (Life Skills)
A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir Yoshikazu. One of those documentary that will made you smile. This is a feel-good experience which you needed in life, it deals with cooking and life skills all in one, you will always remember this documentary, it is uplifting, fun and joyous.
8.Crip Camp (Politics)
Down the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement. Quietly this documentary will draw you in. the first half of dealing with the people, the second half deals with the politics side. With that aspect it certainly works, the subject matter is spot on as it is intriguing. Once you watch this documentary you will always remember this, this is pretty good.
7.Otto Baxter: Not A F**king Horror Story (Performing Arts)
We follow Otto Baxter, a 35-year-old man with Down Syndrome, over six years, as he writes and directs a foul – mouthed, autobiographical comedy – horror – musical set in Victorian London. Not your unusual documentary and that is refreshing. It does deals with the performing arts aspect, it can be full on for some people, despite that this is intriguing, it will surprise many people.
6.My Octopus Teacher (Environmental & Ecological)
A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world. Personally, the underwater sequence is outstanding. By the end of this documentary you will learn about environmental & the ecological, it also deals with loneliness and with that aspect this is quietly powerful. It is heartfelt and moving at the same time, if you wanted a documentary that touch your heart, this is ideal for you.
5.David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived (Media)
A coming-of-age documentary of Daniel Radcliffe and his stunt double David Holmes, whose close friendship endure a life – changing accident. Must watched documentary which is heartfelt and moving. The first half deal with media and fame, also the friendship aspect which is important, this is beautiful as this is silently life – affirming, it is heartwarming and it can be funny at the end.
4.The Eagle Huntress (Culture)
Thirteen-year-old Aisholpan trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her nomad family to become an eagle huntress. Remarkable scenery with an in depths deep into the culture aspect. Daisy Ridley is superb as the narrator behind this documentary, it is intriguing as this is flawless documentary, this is a crowd pleaser, you will care about with these people.
3.Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (Medical Science & Research
Reeve’s rise to becoming a film star follows with a near – fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from his neck down. After the accident, he became an activist for spinal cord injury treatments and disability rights. Silently this documentary is about Medical science and research. It does delve into it and overall, this is life affirming, people will relate to this with the disability aspect, it will leave you a lasting impression on you, this is superb.
2.Will & Harper (Gender Studies)
In this intimate portrayal of friendship, transition and America, Will Ferrell and his close friend of thirty years decide to go on a cross – country road trip to explore a new chapter in their relationship. Uplifting and sometime funny documentary that is heartwarming. it could be hard to watch with some of this documentary, despite that the friendships aspect is cute, it does delve deep into the gender aspect, it will silently surprise many people with this documentary.
1.Jim Henson: Idea Man (Arts)
A look at interviews of fans of Jim Henson, interspersed with footage from his works, including Wilkins and Wontkins Commercials that were previously lost. You don’t need to be a fan of Jim Henson as this is about life in general. It does have a look at the Arts side, it also about chasing your dreams and that is relatable, it is joyous and a calming type of documentary, it will leave you a lasting impression on you.
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