TV Show Releases by Genre

Bobby Kennedy for President

Bobby Kennedy for President

April 27, 2018
The four-part miniseries directed by Dawn Porter features interviews as well as rare and never-before-seen footage, as it explores the career of the U.S. senator/U.S. Attorney General/presidential candidate.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
5.7
Elvis Presley: The Searcher

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

April 14, 2018
The two-part three-hour film directed by Thom Zimny takes a look at the pop legend's life up until the 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions with new interviews, never-before seen pictures and video.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.3
Andre the Giant: Season 1

Andre the Giant: Season 1

April 10, 2018
Jason Hehir's documentary about the life of the WWE star features interviews from Billy Crystal, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Vince McMahon, Rob Reiner, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.3
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling: Season 1

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling: Season 1

March 26, 2018
The two-part documentary by Judd Apatow about the late comedian features interviews with over 40 friends and family, including James L. Brooks, Jim Carrey, Sacha Baron Cohen, David Coulier, Jon Favreau, Jay Leno, Kevin Nealon, Conan O’Brien, Bob Saget, Jerry Seinfeld and Sarah Silverman.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.9
One Strange Rock: Season 1

One Strange Rock: Season 1

March 26, 2018
The 10-part documentary series hosted by Will Smith from Darren Aronofsky and Nutopia features former astronauts talking about what makes Earth so unique to the universe.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.3
Wild Wild Country: Season 1

Wild Wild Country: Season 1

March 16, 2018
An Indian guru's plans to build a 64,000-acre utopia in a small Oregon town in 1981 that eventually escalated into a bio-terror attack in 1984 is the subject of the Duplass brothers-produced documentary series from Chapman and Maclain Way.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Flint Town: Season 1

Flint Town: Season 1

March 2, 2018
For over a year, Directors Drea Cooper and Zackary Canepari along with photojournalist Jessica Dimmock followed the police department as they dealt with crime and budget cuts as the city of Flint welcomed a new mayor and new police chief.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
5.8
Ugly Delicious: Season 1

Ugly Delicious: Season 1

February 23, 2018
The documentary series follows chef David Chang and food writer Peter Meehan as they talk about food and culture while visiting restaurants from around the world.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
5.8
The Trade: Season 1

The Trade: Season 1

February 2, 2018
The documentary series from Matthew Heineman focuses on all sides of the drug epidemic, from the drug cartel in Mexico, the police in Ohio and the two families impacted by addiction.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
6.7
Citizen Rose: Season 1

Citizen Rose: Season 1

January 30, 2018
The five-part documentary series follows Rose McGowan as she speaks out in the #MeToo movement and readies the release of her memoir.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
4.5
Dirty Money (2018): Season 1

Dirty Money (2018): Season 1

January 26, 2018
The documentary series from Alex Gibney focuses on cases of fraudulence and misconduct by businesses including Volkswagen, TRUMP Inc., HSBC, payday lenders, and the maple syrup industry.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.9
Planet Earth: Blue Planet II

Planet Earth: Blue Planet II

January 20, 2018
Airing simultaneously on AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, and WE tv, the seven-part mini-series takes a look at life in the world's oceans with narration by David Attenborough.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
8.1
David Bowie: The Last Five Years

David Bowie: The Last Five Years

January 8, 2018
Francis Whately's documentary about David Bowie's final years includes archival clips, music videos, and interviews with friends and collaborators who worked on his final two albums, The Next Day (2013) and Blackstar (2016) as well as the Broadway musical, Lazarus.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
Wormwood: Season 1

Wormwood: Season 1

December 15, 2017
Eric Olsen seeks to find the truth behind his father death and its connection to the CIA in this six-part series with real interviews, archival footage and reenactments featuring Peter Sarsgaard, Molly Parker, Christian Camargo, Tim Blake Nelson, Bob Balaban, Jimmi Simpson and Michael Chernus.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
5.2
Knightfall: Season 1

Knightfall: Season 1

December 6, 2017
Sir Landry (Tom Cullen) heads up the Knights Templar's search for the Holy Grail in the historical drama series about the the events that will eventually lead to the deaths of the knights on Friday the 13th, 1307.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
5.9
The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee

The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee

December 4, 2017
The life and career of the Washington Post editor Ben Bradley is examined with archival footage, interviews, home movies, and photos in this documentary directed by John Maggio.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
3.5
The Problem With Apu

The Problem With Apu

November 19, 2017
The documentary from Hari Kondabolu features interviews Utkarsh Ambudkar, Aziz Ansari, W. Kamau Bell, Whoopi Goldberg, Dana Gould, Sakina Jaffrey, Aasif Mandvi, Hasan Minhaj, Aparna Nancherla, Kal Penn, Russell Peters, and Mike Reiss about The Simpsons' character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
2.8
Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge: Season 1

Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge: Season 1

November 6, 2017
The two-part documentary by Alex Gibney and Blair Foster explores the impact of the magazine and the stories it covered.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Too Funny To Fail

Too Funny To Fail

October 21, 2017
Josh Greenbaum's documentary about the short-lived comedy The Dana Carvey Show features interviews with Dana Carvey, Steve Carell, Robert Carlock, Stephen Colbert, Jon Glaser, and Robert Smigel.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Lore: Season 1

Lore: Season 1

October 12, 2017
Produced by Gale Anne Hurd and based on Aaron Mahnke's podcast of the same name, the anthology series explores the origins of horror legends such as body snatchers, vampires and werewolves with animated and dramatic recreations.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
4.7
Spielberg

Spielberg

October 7, 2017
The life and career of director Steven Spielberg is the focus of Susan Lacy's documentary that includes behind-the-scene clips and interviews with the filmmaker himself, as well as friends and colleagues such as J.J. Abrams, Christian Bale, Drew Barrymore, Cate Blanchett, Francis Ford Coppola, Daniel Craig, Daniel Day-Lewis, Brian de Palma, Laura Dern, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford, Tom Hanks, Dustin Hoffman, Ben Kingsley, George Lucas, Liam Neeson, Martin Scorsese, Oprah Winfrey, and Robert Zemeckis.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus: Season 1

Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus: Season 1

September 22, 2017
Mike Judge narrates his animated anthology series where friends and bandmates of country music artists recall tales from the road.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.2
The Vietnam War: Season 1

The Vietnam War: Season 1

September 17, 2017
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick returns with a 10-part, 18-hour documentary miniseries about the war features interviews, archival footage, home movies, photos, and audio clips, as well as original music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.3
Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy: Season 1

Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy: Season 1

July 24, 2017
First aired on ITV in Great Britain, the documentary directed by Ashley Gething about Princess Diana features personal photos and home movies as well as interviews with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Prince Harry; her brother, Earl Spencer; Elton John; and people involved in some of her causes about the influence of Diana on them and her legacy.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.9
The Defiant Ones (2017)

The Defiant Ones (2017)

July 9, 2017
Featuring interviews and footage from recording session with such artists as Bono, Eminem, Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar, N.W.A, Stevie Nicks, Trent Reznor, Snoop Dogg, Bruce Springsteen, and Gwen Stefani, the four-part Allen Hughes documentary chronicles how Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine became leaders of their own music empires and business partners.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
America in Color: Season 1

America in Color: Season 1

July 2, 2017
The documentary series narrated by Liev Schreiber features colorized black and white pictures and film footage from the 1920s to the 1960s.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Putin Interviews: Season 1

The Putin Interviews: Season 1

June 12, 2017
Airing over four consecutive nights, Oliver Stone's four-part interview with Russian president Vladimir Putin was recorded over a two years from over a dozen conversations.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.3
Becoming Cary Grant: Season 1

Becoming Cary Grant: Season 1

June 9, 2017
Mark Kidel's biographical documentary features sections of Cary Grant's unpublished memoir read by Jonathan Pryce as well as personal home movies filmed by the legendary movie actor.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast

If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast

June 5, 2017
Carl Reiner talks to longevity expert Dan Buettner, Mel Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, Kirk Douglas, Norman Lear, Jerry Seinfeld, and Betty White about the secrets to living and enjoying life into your 90s.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
3.7
The Keepers: Season 1

The Keepers: Season 1

May 19, 2017
Ryan White's seven-part true crime documentary focuses on the investigations by Abbie Schaub and Gemma Hoskins into the 1969 murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik, a young English teacher at a Catholic high school in Baltimore.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Mommy Dead and Dearest

Mommy Dead and Dearest

May 15, 2017
Erin Lee Carr's documentary about what led to the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard by her daughter, Gypsy Rose and her boyfriend, uncovers a years of isolation and manipulation by a mother with Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story: Season 1

American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story: Season 1

April 6, 2017
The docuseries features interviews, archival footage and dramatizations to tell the story of Hugh Hefner's magazine.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
3.8
Five Came Back: Season 1

Five Came Back: Season 1

March 31, 2017
Narrated by Meryl Streep, the three-part documentary based on Mark Harris's 2014 book about Frank Capra, John Ford, John Huston, George Stevens and William Wyler's experiences in and after World War II features interviews from Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, Guillermo del Toro, Paul Greengrass and Lawrence Kasdan.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.2
Believer

Believer

March 5, 2017
The documentary directed by Don Argott focuses on Imagine Dragons frontman (and Morman) Dan Reynolds as he looks into how the rising Utah teen suicide rate may be related to the treatment of the Mormon Church to its LGBTQ members and launches the LoveLoud Festival with ex-Mormon Tyler Glenn, lead singer of Neon Trees.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.7
TIME: The Kalief Browder Story: Season 1

TIME: The Kalief Browder Story: Season 1

March 1, 2017
The six-part documentary series produced by Shawn "Jay Z" Carter examines the case of 16-year-old Kalief Browder, who ended up at Riker’s Island prison for three years while awaiting trial after being accused of stealing a backpack (the charge was eventually dropped).
Metascore:
88
User Score:
6.8
Taken (2017): Season 1

Taken (2017): Season 1

February 27, 2017
The action series based on Luc Besson's franchise with Liam Neeson is a prequel that follows the young Green Beret named Bryan Mills (Clive Standen) as he learns those "very particular set of skills" he will utilize in the future.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
4.9
Beware The Slenderman

Beware The Slenderman

January 23, 2017
Irene Taylor Brodsky's documentary examines the case of two 12-year-old girls who stabbed a friend 19 times in the woods because of an internet urban myth called the "slenderman" through interviews with the families, tapes of the police interrogation sessions and videos of the trial.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
5.5
Victoria (2016): Season 1

Victoria (2016): Season 1

January 15, 2017
The first season of the British TV series follows the young Queen Victoria (Jenna Coleman) from when she takes the crown at 18, dealing with matters of the kingdom with the help of Prime Minister Lord Melbourne (Rufus Sewell) and her eventual marriage to Prince Albert (Tom Hughes).
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.6
Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

January 7, 2017
Filmed in 2015, Debbie Reynolds and her daughter Carrie Fisher talked about their relationship in the documentary co-directed by Alexis Bloom and Fisher Stevens that includes interviews, archival clips, photos, and home movies.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
6.3
Mariah's World: Season 1

Mariah's World: Season 1

December 4, 2016
The reality show follows Mariah Carey as she prepares for her Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour in Europe and her wedding to James Packer.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
2.5
Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath: Season 1

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath: Season 1

November 29, 2016
In the docuseries Leah Remini talks about Scientology and interviews former Scientologists about their experiences.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
Marathon: The Patriot's Day Bombing

Marathon: The Patriot's Day Bombing

November 21, 2016
The Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg documentary made in association with the Boston Globe chronicles the investigations that led to the capture of the Tsarnaev brothers as well as the journey of recovery by three families who survived the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.1
Mars: Season 1

Mars: Season 1

November 14, 2016
Produced by Ron Howard, the hybrid miniseries features a scripted drama set in 2033 as six astronauts set out on the first mission to Mars with real documentary interviews with experts such as NASA administrator Charles Bolden, X-Prize Foundation head Peter Diamandis, Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and The Martian author Andy Weir.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
5.6
Frontier: Season 1

Frontier: Season 1

November 6, 2016
Set in the late 18th century during the North American fur trade, Declan Harp (Jason Mamoa), who runs the Black Wolf Company, seeks to destroy the Hudson’s Bay Company run by Lord Benton (Alun Armstrong) by utilizing Michael Smyth (Landon Liboiron) to spy on Lord Benton.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.5
The Killing Season: Season 1

The Killing Season: Season 1

November 5, 2016
Josh Zeman and Rachel Mills follow leads in the Long Island serial killer that began with the 2010 discovery of the remains of four victims near Gilgo Beach in this docuseries executive produced by Alex Gibney.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.4
The Case Of: JonBenet Ramsey: Season 1

The Case Of: JonBenet Ramsey: Season 1

September 18, 2016
Previously known as Case Closed, the true crime limited series focused on the JonBenét Ramsey murder.
Metascore:
33
User Score:
4.9
Documentary Now!: Season 2

Documentary Now!: Season 2

September 14, 2016
The second season of the documentary spoof series features guest appearances from Peter Bogdanovich, Mia Farrow, Peter Fonda, Anne Hathaway, and Maya Rudolph in parodies of The War Room, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Swimming to Cambodia, Stop Making Sense and The Kid Stays in the Picture.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.1
Last Chance U: Season 1

Last Chance U: Season 1

July 29, 2016
Greg Whiteley's docuseries focuses on the East Mississippi Community College Lions coached by Buddy Stephens as they begin a new season with a 24-game winning streak. Many of the players also have a chance to overcome poor academic performance or behavioral problems to return to Division I football and joining the NFL.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
The Hunt: Season 1

The Hunt: Season 1

July 3, 2016
The nature documentary series from the producers of Planet Earth series is narrated by David Attenborough.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.5
Soundbreaking: Season 1

Soundbreaking: Season 1

June 21, 2016
The eight-part documentary series look into the history and growth of recording music with interviews with a variety of artists including Beck, Bon Iver, Brian Eno, Elton John, Quincy Jones, Daniel Lanois, Beatles producer George Martin (who also produced the series before his death in March), Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty, Q-tip, Bonnie Raitt, and Don Was.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
O.J.: Made in America: Season 1

O.J.: Made in America: Season 1

June 11, 2016
The five-part documentary chronicles O.J. Simpson's rise from the San Francisco housing projects to football fame in college and the NFL to his post-football career and infamy with the 1995 trial for the killings of his ex-wife, Nicole, and Ron Goldman. The first episode will air on ABC with the following four episodes airing only on ESPN.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.0
Roots (2016): Season 1

Roots (2016): Season 1

May 30, 2016
The second adaption of Alex Haley's book is a four-night, eight-hour miniseries about the journey of Kunta Kinte (Malachi Kirby) from Gambia into slavery in colonial America and the eventual freedom of his family.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.3
Genius by Stephen Hawking: Season 1

Genius by Stephen Hawking: Season 1

May 18, 2016
In each episode a group of volunteers are asked to try to answer some of the universe's biggest science questions such as alien life, time travel and why humans exists in this six-part series hosted by Professor Stephen Hawking.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.2
Jackie Robinson: Season 1

Jackie Robinson: Season 1

April 11, 2016
The latest documentary from Ken Burns is about the life and impact of African-American baseball player Jackie Robinson.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
5.3
Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper

Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper

April 9, 2016
Gloria Vanderbilt and her son, CNN's Anderson Cooper, discuss her life and career in this Liz Garbus documentary.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
4.8
The Story of God With Morgan Freeman: Season 1

The Story of God With Morgan Freeman: Season 1

April 3, 2016
Morgan Freeman travels to seven countries to explore topics such as God, creation of life, death/afterlife, the End of Days, and evil.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.3
Becoming Mike Nichols: Season 1

Becoming Mike Nichols: Season 1

February 22, 2016
The documentary about director Mike Nichols features edited portions of two discussion from 2014 between Nichols and theater director Jack O'Brien.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The New Yorker Presents: Season 1

The New Yorker Presents: Season 1

February 16, 2016
The newsmagazine series produced by Alex Gibney features short films, comedy, poetry, animation, documentaries, and interviews.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
3.0
Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma

Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma

February 8, 2016
Greg Barker's documentary based on based on Peter Bergen's book "United States of Jihad: Investigating America’s Homegrown Terrorists" features interviews with family members of victims and those convicted of terrorist attacks, as well as Andrew Liepman, former Deputy Director of the National Counterterrorism Center and Philip Mudd, former Deputy Director of the FBI's National Security Branch.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown to Off the Wall

Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown to Off the Wall

February 5, 2016
Director Spike Lee's documentary explores Michael Jackson's journey and impact of his first solo album as an adult, 1979's "Off The Wall" with interviews, clips, and tour footage from 1981.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
9.0
Chelsea Does: Season 1

Chelsea Does: Season 1

January 23, 2016
Before her talk show for Netflix premieres, Chelsea Handler returns with a four-part documentary series where she covers such topics as drugs, marriage, racism and Silicon Valley.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.8
Dark Net: Season 1

Dark Net: Season 1

January 21, 2016
The documentary series narrated by Lauren Terp explores the hidden and darker parts of the Internet and technology including 3-D printing, biotechnology, cults, hackers, and pornography.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.3
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth: Season 1

The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth: Season 1

January 17, 2016
The political documentary series featuring Bloomberg Politics managing editors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann and campaign strategist Mark McKinnon takes a look behind-the-scenes of the 2016 presidential race.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Killing Fields: Season 1

Killing Fields: Season 1

January 5, 2016
Retired Louisiana detective Rodie Sanchez re-opens the 1987 case of the body of LSU graduate student Eugenie Boisfontaine with Aubrey St. Angelo, a young detective with Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.6
Making a Murderer: Season 1

Making a Murderer: Season 1

December 18, 2015
Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi's 10-part documentary series focuses on the case of Steven Avery, a man convicted of sexual assault, before being exonerated by DNA evidence 18 years later. A few years later, he is convicted in the disappearance and murder of another woman.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
9.0
Born this Way: Season 1

Born this Way: Season 1

December 8, 2015
The docuseries follows seven young adults with down syndrome in Los Angeles.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
The Spymasters - CIA in the Crosshairs

The Spymasters - CIA in the Crosshairs

November 28, 2015
Narrated by Mandy Patinkin, the documentary focuses on the controversial methods used by the agency after Sept. 11 with interviews with 12 former CIA directors, several operatives, and critics of the CIA.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.6
Versailles: Season 1

Versailles: Season 1

November 16, 2015
Set in 1667, 28-year-old King Louis XIV (George Blagden) is determined to build the grandest palace in Europe as he seeks destroy his enemies and obtain more power in this Anglo-French historical drama created by David Wolstencroft and Simon Mirren.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.4
The Diplomat

The Diplomat

November 2, 2015
The documentary about the life and career of Richard C. Holbrooke was directed by his son.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Breakthrough: Season 1

Breakthrough: Season 1

November 1, 2015
The six-part series features focuses on the latest scientific research on such topics as pandemics, aging, robotics, the brain, energy and water. Peter Berg, Brett Ratner and Adrien Brody, Paul Giamatti, Ron Howard, Akiva Goldsman and Jason Bateman, and Angela Bassett are some of the directors and actors involved.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Compared to What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank: Season 1

Compared to What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank: Season 1

October 23, 2015
Sheila Canavan and Michael Chandler utilize archival interviews and footage in this documentary about the life and career of the recently retired Massachusetts congressman.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Project Greenlight: Season 4

Project Greenlight: Season 4

September 13, 2015
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon return as executive producers for the documentary series that follows the winner of the 2014 digital competition as the first-time director is mentored by Peter and Bobby Farrelly and works on their first feature.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.2
Documentary Now!: Season 1

Documentary Now!: Season 1

August 20, 2015
Hosted by Helen Mirren, the six-episode documentary spoof series was created by Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, and Seth Meyers.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.6
The Bomb: Season 1

The Bomb: Season 1

July 28, 2015
The documentary explores the history and impact of nuclear weapons with interviews with scientists, historians, pilots, weapons designers, former Secretary of State George Shultz, and former Defense Secretary William Perry.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
I Am Cait: Season 1

I Am Cait: Season 1

July 26, 2015
The docuseries follows Caitlyn Jenner, formerly Bruce Jenner, as she begins her life as a publicly known transgender woman.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
4.1
White People

White People

July 22, 2015
Jose Antonio Vargas traveled across the United states to talk to young people about race for his documentary that is apart of MTV's Look Different campaign.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
2.6
Tig

Tig

July 17, 2015
The documentary follows comedian Tig Notaro over two years as she works on her standup, has a double mastectomy, finds a new romance, and tries to have a baby.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
5.1
Larry Kramer in Love and Anger

Larry Kramer in Love and Anger

June 29, 2015
Jean Carlomusto's documentary covers the history and the impact of the activist-playwright's work as a writer and organizer with interviews and archival footage.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Requiem for the Dead: American Spring 2014

Requiem for the Dead: American Spring 2014

June 22, 2015
Shari Cookson and Nick Doob's documentary uses news footage and social media postings to tell the stories of the lives of those killed in different shootings in the Spring of 2014 and the impact on their families.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
The Making of the Mob: New York

The Making of the Mob: New York

June 15, 2015
The eight-part docudrama utilizes interviews, archival footage and dramatic recreations to illustrate the rise of original Five Families that led to the American Mafia.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.3
The Seventies: Season 1

The Seventies: Season 1

June 11, 2015
The eight-part documentary series follows last year's "The Sixties" with clips and interviews to illustrate a decade of change in culture and politics.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.0
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe: Season 1

The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe: Season 1

May 30, 2015
Based on J. Randy Taraborrelli's novel, Marilyn Monroe (Kelli Garner) struggles with fame, her husbands, her mental illness, and always haunted by her mother Gladys (Susan Sarandon), who was secretly institutionalized.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck

Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck

May 4, 2015
Brett Morgen's documentary about the Nirvana frontman uses interviews, personal notes, drawings, and recordings to illustrate his life.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.5
Sinatra: All or Nothing at All: Season 1

Sinatra: All or Nothing at All: Season 1

April 5, 2015
The documentary directed by Alex Gibney features interviews with his family, co-stars, journalists, as well as a variety of footage of Ol' Blue Eyes performing (including his 1971 "retirement" concert) to illustrate his life and influence on America.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.3
Cancer: The Emperor of  All Maladies

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

March 30, 2015
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, the six-hour documentary directed by Barak Goodman (and executive produced by Ken Burns) explores the history of cancer and the latest medical advances with stories of real-life patients.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief: Season 1

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief: Season 1

March 29, 2015
Alex Gibney's documentary features archival footage and interviews with former high ranking officials about the history of the church and the alleged practices it uses to keep or punish members.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.8
It's Me, Hilary: The Man Who Drew Eloise

It's Me, Hilary: The Man Who Drew Eloise

March 23, 2015
Directed by Matt Wolf, the documentary about the Eloise illustrator Hilary Knight, features interviews with friends, family, writers inspired by his work as well as executive producer and fan Lena Dunham.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Italian Americans: Season 1

The Italian Americans: Season 1

February 17, 2015
The four-part documentary series explores the history and impact of Italian Americans on America through archival clips and interviews.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
4.0
The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst: Season 1

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst: Season 1

February 8, 2015
The six-part documentary from Andrew Jarecki and Marc Smerling features interviews with New York City real estate heir Robert Durst, who was suspected (and acquitted in one case) of three murders.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Breaking Greenville: Season 1

Breaking Greenville: Season 1

January 29, 2015
The reality docu-comedy follows two local stations in Mississippi as they seek to be the number one news broadcast in the town of Greenville.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.7
Ascension: Season 1

Ascension: Season 1

December 15, 2014
In 1963, a spaceship with 600 people was secretly launched to colonize a planet that would take 100 years to reach. Now 50 years later, a mysterious murder on board the ship causes the inhabitants to question their journey.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.8
Regarding Susan Sontag

Regarding Susan Sontag

December 8, 2014
Nancy Kates' documentary explores the life of the late author Susan Sontag, who passed away in 2004 from leukemia, with interviews with her sister, girlfriends, and her writings, read by by Patricia Clarkson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Sleepless in America

Sleepless in America

November 30, 2014
The documentary directed by John Hoffman of the Public Good Projects talks with experts and everyday people about Americans changing sleep habits over the years and the effects it has on people.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued

Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued

November 21, 2014
The Sam Jones documentary features an interview with Bob Dylan as well as footage of producer T. Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Taylor Goldsmith, Jim James, and Marcus Mumford creating music based on Dylan's lyrics from his "Basement Tapes" sessions.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Eat: The Story of Food: Season 1

Eat: The Story of Food: Season 1

November 21, 2014
The six-part documentary series explores the history of food with interviews with Graham Elliot, Eric Greenspan, Padma Lakshmi, Michael Pollan, Rachael Ray, and Jack Turner.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Banksy Does New York

Banksy Does New York

November 17, 2014
Chris Moukarbel's documentary uses interviews with people who seek out his art, videos posted on YouTube and Twitter postings to explore the impact of the elusive British street artist on New York during his month-long visit in October 2013.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

October 27, 2014
Produced by Mick Jagger and directed by Alex Gibney, the documentary about the Godfather of Soul features footage from the 1964 concert film, "T.A.M.I Show," as well as interviews from former band members.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.0
Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways: Season 1

Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways: Season 1

October 17, 2014
The documentary series directed by Dave Grohl follows his rock band as they recorded their eighth studio album in eight cities: Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
How We Got to Now With Steven Johnson: Season 1

How We Got to Now With Steven Johnson: Season 1

October 15, 2014
A six installment series starring science writer and professional theorist Steven Johnson which examines at six big ideas and the impact they've made.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.2
Town of the Living Dead: Season 1

Town of the Living Dead: Season 1

October 7, 2014
The docuseries follows a group of friends who have been trying to film a zombie movie based on a local urban legend in their hometown of Jasper, Alabama for the past six years.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.1
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