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All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
An epic, emotional and interconnected story about internationally renowned artist and activist Nan Goldin.
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All That Breathes
Follow the 'kite brothers' as they devote their lives to the quixotic effort of protecting the majestic black kite in New Delhi, India.
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This Place Rules
Explore the perfect storm of chaos and division that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot in this documentary from Andrew Callaghan.
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Sex Diaries
Eight New Yorkers navigate sex and dating in the city in this intimate four-part docuseries.
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Branson
This docuseries examines the life and adventures of businessman Richard Branson sixteen days before his historic first flight into space.
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Shaq
Shaq tells the story of a basketball legend unlike any other, whose larger-than-life personality transcended the sport and transformed him into a cultural icon.
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Pelosi in the House
Alexandra Pelosi offers a candid look at the life of her mother and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi.
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Unveiled: Surviving La Luz Del Mundo
The horrifying story of sexual abuse within the Christian church La Luz del Mundo (LLDM) is exposed in this shocking documentary.
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My So-Called High School Rank
Follow the lives of high school students in three disparate communities until seismic events upend their dreams and expectations.
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Master of Light
An intimate portrait of artist George Anthony Morton’s journey home to Kansas City to face his past and defy art world expectations.
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The Vow
A nine-part docuseries exploring the controversial self-improvement group NXIVM, through unprecedented access to insiders and former members.
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Say Hey, Willie Mays!
Mays transfixed fans from coast to coast and helped to erode racial barriers and move the sport of baseball, and the American dialog, forward.
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A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
A harrowing account of the 2018 shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue as told by the survivors, victims, and their family members.
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Year One: A Political Odyssey
This documentary follows President Biden’s inner circle through his first year in office during one of the most tumultuous periods in U.S. history.
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Mama's Boy
This documentary explores the upbringing of acclaimed screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, serving as a moving tribute to a mother’s courage.
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38 At The Garden
This documentary chronicles the extraordinary ascendance of point guard Jeremy Lin during his landmark 2012 season with the New York Knicks.
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Hostages
The four-part documentary series explores the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979 and its resounding consequences.
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Escape From Kabul
A harrowing documentary chronicling the 2021 U.S. airlift out of Afghanistan – and the ensuing humanitarian crisis at the Kabul airport.
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Katrina Babies
This documentary from Edward Buckles, Jr., offers an intimate look at the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and its impact on the youth of New Orleans.
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The Princess
An intimate and visceral submersion into Princess Diana’s life in the constant and often intrusive glare of the media spotlight.
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Edge of the Earth
This docuseries follows four groups of elite athletes around the globe taking on unprecedented missions requiring extreme physical prowess and mental fortitude.
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We Met in Virtual Reality
The stories of people experiencing love, loss and unexpected connection, expressing vulnerability around mental health struggles and questions about identity.
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The Anarchists
A stranger-than-fiction documentary series exploring the viability, costs, and dangers of building a stateless utopia in Acapulco, Mexico.
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Endangered
This documentary chronicles a year in the life of four journalists working in countries where freedom of the press is under threat.
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Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes
A timely and revealing account of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and Ukraine's resilience told through newly discovered archival footage.
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Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed
Renowned singer and songwriter Jason Isbell takes us on an unexpected journey through his musical evolution as he goes into the studio to record his new album.
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PREMIERES MAY 2023
Love to Love You, Donna Summer
An in-depth look at the iconic artist as she creates music that takes her from the avant-garde music scene in Germany, to the glitter and bright lights of dance clubs in New York, to worldwide acclaim.
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Being Mary Tyler Moore
A revealing look at the trailblazing career and private life of actress Mary Tyler Moore.
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100 Foot Wave
Garrett McNamara journeyed to Nazare, Portugal with one goal in mind: to conquer a 100-foot wave. His effort drove the sport of surfing to new heights and helped transform a tiny fishing village into the world's preeminent big-wave surfing destination.
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Must-See Music Films

Music Box is a collection of documentary films created by Bill Simmons exploring pivotal moments in the music world.

Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
An examination of Woodstock 99, the infamous music festival that, instead of celebrating peace and love, descended into mayhem.
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Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss
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.
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Mr. Saturday Night
A profile of Robert Stigwood, the visionary impresario who brought Saturday Night Fever to life and launched the movie soundtrack phenomenon.
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Listening to Kenny G
A surprising examination of how Kenny G became the best-selling instrumentalist of all time – yet is reviled by many.
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DMX: Don’t Try to Understand
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.
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Jagged
An exploration of how Alanis Morissette's groundbreaking 1995 album "Jagged Little Pill" shattered the glass ceiling for female pop musicians.
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HBO Docs Club Podcast

Hosted by Brittany Luse (For Colored Nerds) and Ronald Young Jr. (Solvable), this new podcast pulls back the curtain on a different documentary film or series each episode - with expert cultural critics as your guides.

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