Netflix Documentaries

The Innocent Man

The story of Ron Williamson, a man who sat on Oklahoma's death row for 11 years for a crime he didn't commit.

Iris

Filmmaker Albert Maysles pays tribute to nonagenarian Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, longtime interior designer and outspoken champion of eclectic fashion.

Is There Anybody Out There?

Ella Glendining’s intelligent documentary challenges the discriminatory attitudes she faces as a young woman with a rare physical disability.

The Ivory Game

Filmmakers went under cover for 16 months, infiltrating and documenting the deep-rooted corruption at the heart of the global ivory trafficking crisis.

Jane

The life and work of the renowned primatology scientist, Jane Goodall, especially on her research about chimpanzees.

JFK: The Making of a President

Explore how John F. Kennedy's worldview was influenced by his younger years, when he endured poor health, family tragedy and a demanding father.

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

Using 100 hours of footage from the set of "Man on the Moon," filmmaker Chris Smith documents Jim Carrey's transformation into legendary performance artist Andy Kaufman.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.

Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold

Literary icon Joan Didion reflects on her remarkable career and personal struggles in this intimate documentary directed by her nephew, Griffin Dunne.

John Was Trying to Contact Aliens

A brief look into the life of John Shepherd who spent 30 years trying to contact extraterrestrials by broadcasting music millions of miles into space.

The Keepers

A seven-part docuseries about the unsolved murder of a nun and the horrific secrets and pain that linger nearly five decades after her death.

Keith Richards: Under the Influence

A portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer.

Knock Down The House

A young bartender, a coal miner's daughter, a grieving mother and a registered nurse build a movement of insurgent candidates to challenge powerful incumbents in Congress.

LA 92

25 years after the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests and violence in LA, filmmakers examine the tumultuous period through rarely seen archival footage.

Life, Animated

"The Little Mermaid," "The Lion King" and other animated Disney movies help a young autistic man to develop reading, writing and communication skills.

A Love Song For Latasha

A reimagined narrative of Latasha Harlins through intimate memories shared by her cousin and best friend.

Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art

Filmmaker Barry Avrich chronicles the events of the largest art fraud in American history, when Knoedler & Company unwittingly purchased and sold fake works by famed artists.

Making a Murderer

Filmed over 13 years, this real-life thriller follows the unprecedented story of two men accused of a grisly crime they may not have committed.

The Man with 1000 Kids

A group of families learn the charismatic man they had trusted is sperm donor to hundreds — or perhaps thousands — of other children across the world.

March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step

Emperor penguins fall in love, form families, fight for survival and search for a new home while on an epic Arctic journey through life.

Marked

'Marked' explores the reasons behind scarification in Nigeria as well as how the practice intertwines with beauty, identity and spirituality.

Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.

Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions.

Mercury 13

After rigorous testing in 1961, a small group of skilled female pilots are asked to step aside when only men are selected for spaceflight.

Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things

Examining the many levels of minimalism by looking inside the lives of minimalists from various walks of life.