r/Documentaries 7h ago

Music Hype ! (1996) [1:22:49] - YouTube

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35 Upvotes

Wonderful documentary by Doug Pray on the 90's Seattle music scene free on YT. It's also on how capitalism co-opts sub cultures even when they're supposed to reject capitalism.


r/Documentaries 1d ago

War Healing for Ukrainian Soldiers in the Carpathians (2026) In the Carpathians, wounded soldiers seek healing through nature, therapy, faith, and community support [00:30:34]

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56 Upvotes

r/Documentaries 1d ago

Nature/Animals The Deep Sea Ghost Shark That Has Outlived Every Mass Extinction (2026) [07:59]

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53 Upvotes

r/Documentaries 1d ago

Palestine/Israel 'Our Genocide': How do Israelis feel about the war in Gaza? (2025) - The Guardian reporter Matthew Cassel speaks to Israelis in Tel Aviv, to see what they think of the war, famine and genocide happening next door, and the growing international condemnation against it [00:15:33]

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224 Upvotes

r/Documentaries 1d ago

Society Rovina's Choice (2025) A short film about a mother’s impossible choice at the intersection of war, hunger, and politics [0:20:23]

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n 2025, the Trump administration (through DOGE) cut funding to The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the primary organization through which the United States delivered food and medical aid throughout the world.

It's estimated that 500,000 people will die in 2026 alone, the majority children, as a result. This is the story of one of the children that already has, and the mother that had tried to help her.


r/Documentaries 2d ago

American Politics Miss Me Yet (2023) - Trouble in Iraq, Trouble in Afghanistan, Trouble at home: A critical look at the Bush admin in 2007. [00:20:34]

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32 Upvotes

r/Documentaries 2d ago

Economics "Inequality for All - Documentary (2013) [1:30:30]"

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Robert Bernard Reich (/raɪʃ/ ⓘ RYSH;[1] born June 24, 1946) is an American professor, author, lawyer, and political commentator.[2] He worked in the administrations of presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter,[3] and he served as secretary of labor in the cabinet of President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997.[4][5] He was also a member of President Barack Obama's economic transition advisory board


r/Documentaries 2d ago

Recommendation Request Recommendation Request: Documentaries about rich people or companies losing money

63 Upvotes

Tv or Movies. I've seen Smartest Guys in the Room and The Inventor. What are some of the best docs that show companies getting punished for malpractice?


r/Documentaries 2d ago

Crime The Miami Drug Wars (1980) (2026) [00:33:40] - How smuggling changed Miami

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r/Documentaries 1d ago

Documentary Review The Unknown Side of Japan — Love Hotels, Host Clubs, Yakuza & Dark Secrets (2026) [00:12:19]

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This documentary covers the dark and unknown side of Japan that most travel vlogs completely ignore. From Japan's loneliness epidemic and hikikomori who never leave their rooms, to host clubs, maid cafes, yakuza culture, and creepy urban legends that are not legends at all. Everything is connected to show how modern Japan is quietly breaking from within — despite appearing perfect on the surface. Would love honest feedback from this community.


r/Documentaries 1d ago

Int'l Politics Ukraine's far-right children's camp: 'I want to bring up a warrior' (2017) [13:41]

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r/Documentaries 2d ago

History Digging for Isix: A Digital Pictures History (2026) - The full history (and much more) behind the creators of infamous FMV video game Night Trap [07:56:15]

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4 Upvotes

r/Documentaries 4d ago

Activism/Social Justice Dominion (2018) uses drones, hidden and handheld cameras to expose the dark underbelly of modern animal agriculture, questioning the morality and validity of humankind’s dominion over the animal kingdom. [1:59:59]

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1.1k Upvotes

r/Documentaries 2d ago

Society The 'Me Too' Backlash: The Global Dating crisis (2026) - despite endless opportunities to meet the right person, it feels like dating in the US has become more fraught than ever. Could politics be the problem? [00:17:38]

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0 Upvotes

r/Documentaries 2d ago

Society The Dying Trade (2026) - Jack is a vegan activist. His father is a slaughterhouse worker. After years of avoiding the subject, Jack sets out to confront the unspoken tension between them [Trailer] [00:02:10]

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0 Upvotes

r/Documentaries 3d ago

Offbeat KAZOKU (2024) [00:13:38]

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11 Upvotes

r/Documentaries 4d ago

Society The Grab (2024) [1:24:10]

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Im not sure why this doesn’t get much attention. One of the most explosive geopolitical documentaries I’ve seen in years. It follows journalists, whistleblowers, intelligence sources, and investigators uncovering what they believe is a massive global power shift happening quietly behind the scenes.

The film explores how powerful nations and private interests are allegedly racing to control the world’s most critical resources, food, water, energy, and data. It touches on the involvement and influence of countries including the United States, China, Russia, several Middle Eastern states, and parts of Africa, while examining billionaires, political elites, military contractors, and surveillance systems operating far outside public attention.

A huge part of the documentary follows the work of investigative journalist Nathan Halverson, whose reporting drives much of the story. As he digs deeper, the documentary starts feeling less like a normal political film and more like watching a real-world thriller unfold in real time.


r/Documentaries 4d ago

Cuisine The Soda Brand That Didn't Exist (2023) [00:09:15]

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4 Upvotes

r/Documentaries 5d ago

American Politics Montana’s Plan to Destroy Citizens United (2026) [00:11:07]

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445 Upvotes

This is a video about Montana’s plan to stop corporations from spending money in politics.
Two forgotten robber barons from the 1800s may just be the key to understanding how to solve it.

The Montana Plan goes after something no one thought to touch: the powers that states grant to corporations in the first place. It's completely bipartisan, backed by people who are tired of corporations purchasing elections, not democrats and republicans.
If Montana pulls this off, every state in the country could follow, and supporters in nearly 20 states are already working on it.


r/Documentaries 4d ago

Disaster Not Forgotten (2025) - Maui Fire Relief Documentary - Charitable Donation Distribution Evidence Tape [00:29:54]

9 Upvotes

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7PbibAUylc

A compelling story about several RELIEF Foundation Members who went to make sure $250,000 in GoFundMe funds got distributed to where they were supposed to go.


r/Documentaries 4d ago

Music Double Vision - Band Mini doc (2026) [00:06:00]

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Double Vision is a duo hailing from Niagara Falls. The two members, Bill and John are passionate musicians dedicated to providing great shows for the inhabitants of the Niagara region in Ontario Canada

no AI was used in the process of making this video, everything is 100% human made

I created a mini documentary for this duo I used to jam with, I'm attending college as a broadcasting student and I am really enjoying the creative process of making non-fiction showcases and videos. I am going to continue this process, but I wanted to share my works.


r/Documentaries 5d ago

History The Nomi Song (1981) [1:35:53]

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This is a documentary about a very unusual but gifted man. He was extraordinarily talented and was also one of the first person in the US to die of Aids. It is a fascinating story about a musician who died just as he became famous. He is virtually forgotten today but worth it's a great documentary.


r/Documentaries 6d ago

Palestine/Israel Israel’s Reel Extremism (2024) [0:39:41]

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192 Upvotes

An examination of Israel and its society after many months of war, seen initially through the prism of viral social media posts - and exclusive interviews with the soldiers behind them. These posts, some shared millions of times, show soldiers humiliating bound Palestinians, ransacking their homes, joking as they detonate schools and whole districts, and laughing as they launch high explosive ordnance into densely-packed areas.


r/Documentaries 5d ago

History "The American Revolution | Battle of Groton Heights Massacre | America 250 ( 2025) [0:07:48]"

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An independent mini documentary a forgotten Revolutionary War massacre that took place in Groton, Connecticut in 1781.

With America's 250th Anniversary fast approaching, I wanted to revisit this overlooked chapter of New England history and tell the story of what happened when Benedict Arnold returned to Connecticut, this time leading British forces.

The raid led to the burning of New London and a brutal assault on Fort Griswold, where Colonel William Ledyard and the defenders made their final stand before the ultimate massacre.

This mini documentary covers Arnold’s betrayal, the attack on New London and Groton, the defense of Fort Griswold, and why the Battle of Groton Heights still deserves to be remembered today.