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Comment: See the WP:Stand-alone lists and WP:NLIST. Also, IMDB is not a reliable source so should not used (see WP:IMDB) and the others are primary sources which cannot be used to establish notability. S0091 (talk) 18:30, 24 April 2025 (UTC)
Educational and Informative Documentaries
[edit]1. **The Americas** Amazon Prime has a new documentary about the wild nature of North and South America. It's filmed in 10 episodes, and so far, 9 episodes have been released. Narrated by Tom Hanks, this documentary uses the latest technology to show incredible stories. Like BBC's *Planet Earth*, it has amazing visuals of nature and highlights global climate change.[1] [2]
2. **American Murder: The Gabby Petito Story** This 3-episode documentary tells the real-life story of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old travel vlogger who disappeared in August 2021 during a road trip with her fiancé. Her story shines a light on domestic violence and how to recognize dangerous signals in relationships.[3] [4]
3. **Federer: Twelve Final Days** This documentary showcases the final days of tennis legend Roger Federer’s professional career, filled with records and triumphs. It explores humility, belief, determination, and hard work, making it a must-watch for tennis fans and sports enthusiasts.[5] [6]
4. **Good Night Oppy** In 2003, NASA sent two Mars rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, with a planned 90-day mission. However, these rovers defied expectations by working for years, sending data and images back to Earth. This documentary tells the incredible journey of these rovers, showcasing the inspiring resilience of human-made machines.[7] [8]
5. **10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki** This documentary delves into the life and work of Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary Japanese animator, and filmmaker. Through this NHK feature, viewers gain insights into Miyazaki's artistic world and philosophy, making it a must-watch for fans of animation and biography.[9] [10]
6. **The Last Dance** This documentary focuses on Michael Jordan’s final season with the Chicago Bulls in the 1997-1998 NBA season, capturing his incredible legacy. It gives an in-depth look at his career, his teammates, and the pressures of becoming one of the greatest basketball players of all time.[11] [12]
7. **Making a Murderer** This 10-episode documentary follows the controversial case of Steven Avery, a man who was wrongfully convicted of a crime and later exonerated, only to be implicated in another crime. It explores the flaws in the criminal justice system and questions the process of law enforcement.[13] [14]
8. **Our Planet** Narrated by David Attenborough, this Netflix documentary series showcases the natural world in stunning high definition. It explores the beauty and fragility of our planet and highlights the challenges faced by wildlife and ecosystems due to climate change.[15] [16]
9. **The Social Dilemma** This documentary examines the dangerous effects of social networking, featuring interviews with former tech industry insiders. It provides an eye-opening look at how social media platforms manipulate users and spread misinformation, making it an important film for understanding the digital age.[17] [18]
10. **13th** Directed by Ava DuVernay, this documentary explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration. It provides a powerful look at how the 13th Amendment led to the mass imprisonment of African Americans.[19] [20]
References
[edit]- ^ IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11123856/
- ^ Official Website: https://www.amazon.com/The-Americas-Season-1/dp/B08K2D4J88
- ^ IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14174762/
- ^ Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81026115
- ^ IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10872806/
- ^ Official Website: https://www.federer.com/documentary
- ^ IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11123856/
- ^ Official Website: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/rovers/
- ^ IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2169762/
- ^ Official Website: https://www.nhk.or.jp/documentary/en/miyazaki/
- ^ IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8420186/
- ^ Official Website: https://www.netflix.com/title/81001395
- ^ IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4786824/
- ^ Official Website: https://www.netflix.com/title/80000770
- ^ IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9258056/
- ^ Official Website: https://www.ourplanet.com
- ^ IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11464826/
- ^ Official Website: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com
- ^ IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5895028/
- ^ Official Website: https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741
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