Documentaries I watched

Musician Cat Power narrates this documentary on Janis Joplin's evolution into a star from letters that Joplin wrote over the years to her friends, family, and collaborators.

Combining footage from interviews with the late great David Bowie and contributions from those who knew him personally, this documentary celebrates the illustrious life of one of the greatest artists to ever grace the stage.

A young mother's mysterious death and her son's subsequent kidnapping blow open a decades-long mystery about the woman's true identity and the murderous federal fugitive at the center of it all.

This riveting five-part docuseries investigates the brutal 1992 murder of rising, young Brazilian telenovela star Daniella Perez at the hands of a jealous co-star.

This documentary explores the murder of DeeDee Blanchard by her daughter Gypsy Rose, as well as the circumstances leading up to the event.

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.

É para quem está com saudade de gargalhar com Paulo Gustavo. O documentário 'FILHO DA MÃE' acompanha os bastidores da última turnê do ator: um show musical com a mãe, Dona Déa, sua grande inspiração para criar Dona Hermínia - personagem principal de "Minha mãe é uma peça", o maior sucesso da história do cinema brasileiro. Com imagens inéditas, o filme mostra a intimidade deliciosa entre os dois e ainda traz fotos e vídeos da infância e adolescência do ator. Para completar, amigos próximos contam como era conviver com o Paulo. Prepare-se para rir, chorar e lembrar por que Paulo Gustavo é e sempre será inesquecível.

A Cleveland grandfather is brought to trial in Israel, accused of being the infamous German death camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible.

Follows the life of pop culture icon Pamela Anderson, including never-before-seen archival footage and personal journals.

Posing as a wealthy, jet-setting diamond mogul, he wooed women online, then conned them out of millions of dollars. Now some victims plan for payback.

Exclusive access to the Grammy Award-winning artist to celebrate her career.

While examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.

After becoming a mother, a filmmaker uncovers the untold history of China's one-child policy and the generations of parents and children forever shaped by this social experiment.

This documentary explores the depth behind the case of a woman whose vehicle collision killed numerous people, including herself. Was she really the reckless drunk, or the perfect suburban mother?

Follows actor, model, and icon Brooke Shields as she becomes a woman who discovers her power after being a sexualized young girl. She shows the dangers and triumphs of gaining agency in a hostile world.

When Lori Vallow's kids vanished, the search for them unearthed a trail of suspicious deaths, a new husband who shared her doomsday views - and murder.

A docu-series that uncovers the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children's shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Follows the life of Kevin Spacey from his childhood to his emergency success on Broadway and his rise to stardom, through to his spectacular fall from grace as he faces accusations of sexual harassment and abuse.

A gripping finale to the acclaimed documentary series tracks R. Kelly's legal battles in federal and state courts. It reveals untold details and culminates in a landmark verdict that shook the music world and beyond.

The definitive inside story of the rise and fall of the notorious Hammer family.

The ensuing investigation of a murder proves to be a lightning rod for the city, igniting decades-old racial tensions and brutal targeting amidst a media firestorm.

Actresses talk about their personal lives and dealing with a balance between family responsibilities and being a professional actor.

A raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar's struggle with Stiff Person Syndrome, a life-altering illness.

After losing his memory in an accident, Alex Lewis trusts his twin brother, Marcus, to tell him about his past only to discover that he's hiding a dark secret about their childhood.

A filmmaker decides to memorialize a murdered friend when his friend's ex-girlfriend announces she is expecting his son.