New Documentaries to Stream

An illuminating tribute to actor and filmmaker Adrienne Shelly, celebrating her life and work while exploring the tragedy of her death.

The third and final part of an epic documentary trilogy tells the full story of three friends from Newark, New Jersey whose lives have been defined by and torn apart by their addictions.

​A gripping look at the Black and Missing Foundation's commitment to locating missing persons of color and the uphill battle to raise awareness.

Megan Mylan's powerful look at Syrian families as they search for normalcy in building life anew through a whirlwind of obstacles.

This documentary explores the power of images in advancing racial, economic, and social equality as seen through the work of Gordon Parks.

An immersive look at the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol when Washington D.C. was overrun by protesters of the 2020 presidential election.

A docuseries from Ry Russo-Young about growing up with two moms in the early 1980s when most sperm banks denied access to gay families.

The origin and spread of the coronavirus--from its outbreak in Wuhan, China to its rampage across the U.S.--is recounted in this film.

Follow the colorful staff of a privately owned TV station in the small desert town of Pahrump, Nevada, in this six-part documentary series.

A six-part docuseries based on Ronan Farrow's book.

As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages New York, Spike Lee shines a light on the city’s racial justice activists amid rising police violence.

A look back at Obama’s early childhood, pursuit of higher education, and his evolving relationship with the Black community in Chicago.​

​An examination of Woodstock 99, the infamous music festival that, instead of celebrating peace and love, descended into mayhem.

​An exploration of how Alanis Morissette's groundbreaking 1995 album "Jagged Little Pill" shattered the glass ceiling for female pop musicians.

​An intimate year in the life of the late rapper DMX as he searches for reinvention and redemption after his release from prison in 2019.

A surprising examination of how Kenny G became the best-selling instrumentalist of all time – yet is reviled by many.

​A profile of Robert Stigwood, the visionary impresario who brought Saturday Night Fever to life and launched the movie soundtrack phenomenon.

​An immersive profile of rapper Juice WRLD, whose meteoric rise was fueled by his prolific songwriting but cut short by struggles with drug use and mental health.

​From Oscar®-winner Alex Gibney, this unflinching documentary examines how America's torture policy began with CIA captive Abu Zubaydah.

Director Sonja Sohn (HBO’s "The Wire") chronicles the still unsolved death of Baltimore police detective Sean Suiter, who was fatally shot in 2017 while on duty.

A rare window into the early days of Sesame Street, revealing the creators, artists, writers and educators who together established one of the most influential and enduring children’s programs in television history.

Reopening Night chronicles the behind-the-scenes story of the Public Theater as it returns to the stage, and shows New Yorkers and the world that despite everything, art and artists will always survive and indeed thrive.

From director Edward Buckles, Jr., Katrina Babies offers an intimate look at the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and its impact on the youth of New Orleans.

The Mystery of D.B. Cooper brings to life the stories of four individuals fervently believed by their family and friends to be "D.B. Cooper," the mystery man who hijacked a 727 flying out of Seattle, traded passengers' lives for $200,000 and four parachutes, lept from the jet over some of Washington state's roughest terrain, and was never heard from again.