Crime, Investigation, and True Crime Documentaries That Will Haunt You
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Heroin: Cape Cod, USAMovie · 2015 · 75mThis film offers a direct portrayal of the heroin crisis affecting American small towns, specifically following the lives of eight young people struggling with addiction in the seemingly perfect setting of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 2
Terror at the MallMovie · 2014 · 60mThis documentary recounts a devastating terrorist attack in Kenya that resulted in the deaths of 71 people. It presents an unvarnished account of the event.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.8 - 3
Kim Dotcom: Caught in the WebMovie · 2017 · 108m · DocumentaryThis is the incredible true story of Kim Dotcom, the person the US government once labeled the "most wanted man online." His story is remarkable, but the legal fight he waged against the US government and the entertainment industry—all while based in New Zealand—reveals fundamental questions about who owns digital content, how much privacy we have, and the nature of online piracy.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.6 - 4
American JihadMovie · 2017 · 90mThis documentary examines the rise of domestic jihadism, exploring how terrorists strategically target vulnerable individuals and the methods they use to recruit them. It also investigates preventative measures. The film includes personal accounts from former jihadists who carried out violent attacks, as well as their families and communities affected by their actions.IMDb 7.0TMDB 8.0 - 5
Stolen Daughters: Kidnapped By Boko HaramMovie · 2018 · 79mThis is the story of the women who were freed after being held captive by Boko Haram. It follows their experiences while imprisoned and what their lives have been like since their release.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.8 - 6
They Shall Not Grow OldMovie · 2018 · 99m · Documentary, History, WarThis documentary uses newly discovered footage to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day and the war's conclusion. It offers a look back at World War I.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.8 - 7
SolitaryMovie · 2016 · 81mAcross the United States, 100,000 Americans are held in solitary confinement, a figure that has drawn concern from President Obama and the Pope. In rural Virginia, Red Onion State Prison is one of many "supermax" facilities designed for inmates confined to eight-by-ten-foot cells for 23 hours daily. Over a year, this film combines stark visuals of prison life with accounts from correctional officers and deeply personal stories from those in isolation. The inmates reveal their histories and the constant battle to preserve their mental well-being.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 8
Camp 14: Total Control ZoneMovie · 2012 · 104mBorn in a North Korean re-education camp on November 19, 1983, Shin Dong-Huyk was the child of two prisoners who were married by the camp authorities. He spent his entire childhood and adolescence in Camp 14, a notorious death camp. Forced into labor at age six, he endured hunger, beatings, and torture, constantly subjected to the whims of the wardens, and knew nothing of the world beyond the camp's fences. At 23, with the assistance of an older prisoner, he escaped. He journeyed through North Korea and China before finally reaching South Korea, where he encountered a world utterly foreign to him.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.7 - 9
Manhunt: The Inside Story of the Hunt for Bin LadenMovie · 2013 · 100mThis is an espionage story about the CIA's decade-long fight against Al Qaeda, told through the experiences of the often-unseen people who waged the secret war against Osama bin Laden, long before he became a household name.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9 - 10
An Unknown Compelling ForceMovie · 2021 · 106mThis documentary explores the perplexing Dyatlov Pass Incident, Russia's most enduring unsolved mystery.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.4 - 11
Secrets of the TribeMovie · 2010 · 98mWhen western anthropologists arrive in the Amazon to study the Yanomami, one of the world's last uncontacted tribes, they inadvertently make them the most filmed and studied people on Earth. Despite their intention to help and their scientific goals, the large number of anthropologists who have studied the Yanomami since the 1960s have caused significant disruption to the tribe, sparking conflict within the anthropology community.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9 - 12
Only the DeadMovie · 2015 · 78m · DocumentaryThis film follows journalist Michael Ware's seven-year experience reporting the Iraq War. We see the war through his eyes as he covers the complexities of this major conflict. The movie explores how the war affects both those who report on it and those living within it, revealing the human cost of war. It's a look at the difficult realities of the Iraq War and the impact on people.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4 - 13
Flying Monsters 3D with David AttenboroughMovie · 2011 · 70m220 million years ago, dinosaurs were starting to rule the Earth. But another group of reptiles was on the verge of a remarkable change: pterosaurs were learning to fly. The story of how and why these mysterious creatures took to the air is more incredible than fiction. In *Flying Monsters 3D*, Sir David Attenborough, the world’s most respected naturalist, investigates the truth about pterosaurs, whose wingspans could reach 40 feet – the same length as a modern jet plane.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.0 - 14
WormwoodMovie · 2017 · 256m · Documentary, DramaErrol Morris investigates the puzzling death of an American scientist linked to the classified Cold War project called MK-Ultra.TMDB 6.9 - 15
Why They Sank TitanicMovie · 2012 · 52mThe sinking of the Titanic, the largest ship ever built, on its first voyage in the North Atlantic, resulting in the loss of 1,500 lives, is a well-known tragedy, frequently depicted in books and films. Despite countless retellings, the story continues to fascinate. This program explores an intriguing theory: the ship that sank two miles beneath the ocean was not the Titanic, but its sister ship, the Olympic. Based on the research of Andrew Newton, the film examines evidence from British and American inquiries, survivor accounts, contemporary newspapers, photographs, video, film, and radio broadcasts. The views presented are grounded in factual evidence and reasonable deduction. Is this the ultimate cover-up, or does it reveal a hidden truth?IMDb 5.8TMDB 8.0 - 16
First Contact: Lost Tribe of the AmazonMovie · 2016 · 49mFor years, isolated indigenous tribes have lived in the Amazon rainforest, untouched by other communities. This documentary records the first contact made between one of these tribes and the outside world.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1
