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The four-part documentary series explores the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979 and its resounding consequences.

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Escape From Kabul
Escape From Kabul unfolds over 18 monumental days in August 2021, from the U.S. withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan through the subsequent evacuation of tens of thousands of Afghan citizens from Kabul airport after the Taliban seized the city.
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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
Thirty-six years after the Chernobyl nuclear reactor exploded in Soviet Ukraine, newly uncovered footage and interviews paint a gripping portrait of the extent of the disaster and the lengths to which the Soviet government went to cover it up.
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The Janes
The Janes is the story of an underground network of women in Chicago in the late 1960s and early '70s who provided safe, affordable, illegal abortions to women in need.
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Mind Over Murder
Directed by Nanfu Wang (HBO’s In the Same Breath) and produced by Vox Media Studios, this six-part documentary series chronicles the bizarre and psychologically complex story of six individuals who were convicted for the 1985 murder of a beloved grandmother in Nebraska.
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George Carlin's American Dream
George Carlin's American Dream, directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, chronicles the life and work of the legendary comedian.
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Spring Awakening: Those You've Known
Fifteen years after the smash, Tony-winning Broadway run of "Spring Awakening," the original cast and creative team reunite for a spectacular, one-night only reunion concert to benefit The Actors Fund.
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The Invisible Pilot
A documentary series about a daredevil husband and father who unexpectedly jumped off a bridge in 1977, despite a seemingly happy home life and a lucrative career as a pilot. Years later, a mysterious story unfolds involving hypnosis, secret identities, and a double life of dangerous missions and law-breaking.
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Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off
A wide-ranging, definitive look at Hawk’s life and iconic career, and his relationship with the sport with which he’s been synonymous for decades.
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When We Were Bullies
When We Were Bullies begins with a mind-boggling coincidence from 25 years ago, which ultimately leads filmmaker Rosenblatt to track down his fifth-grade class to see what they remember from a bullying incident that occurred 50 years ago.
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How to Survive a Pandemic
How to Survive a Pandemic takes an inside look at the historic, multi-national race to research, develop, regulate, and roll out COVID-19 vaccines in the war against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Phoenix Rising
Phoenix Rising is a two-part documentary following actress and activist Evan Rachel Wood as she takes her experience as a survivor of domestic violence to pursue justice, heal generational wounds, and reclaim her story.
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Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall
This two-part documentary directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Erin Lee Carr tells the story of accomplished journalist Kim Wall, who tragically went missing in 2017 while on assignment onboard a submarine.
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Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
Five legendary speeches from the most famous American anti-slavery activist are brought to life to further understand the story of Frederick Douglass and the story of our country.
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Icahn: The Restless Billionaire
Directed by Bruce David Klein, this film explores the fascinating contradictions surrounding famed billionaire financier Carl Icahn.
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The Super Bob Einstein Movie
From the team behind HBO’s Eat Breakfast, this documentary celebrates the life and legacy of the late actor, writer, and producer Bob Einstein.
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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
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.
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The Forever Prisoner
From Oscar®-winner Alex Gibney, this unflinching documentary examines how America’s torture policy began with CIA captive Abu Zubaydah.
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Adrienne
An illuminating tribute to actor and filmmaker Adrienne Shelly, celebrating her life and work while exploring the tragedy of her death.
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Black and Missing
A gripping look at the Black and Missing Foundation's commitment to locating missing persons of color and the uphill battle to raise awareness.
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Simple As Water
Megan Mylan's powerful look at Syrian families as they search for normalcy in building life anew through a whirlwind of obstacles.
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In the Same Breath
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.
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Four Hours at the Capitol
An immersive look at the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol when Washington D.C. was overrun by protesters of the 2020 presidential election.
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Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes
A six-part docuseries based on Ronan Farrow's book.
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Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump
Follow the colorful staff of a privately owned TV station in the small desert town of Pahrump, Nevada, in this six-part documentary series.
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Nuclear Family
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.
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NYC Epicenters 9/11-> 2021½
As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages New York, Spike Lee shines a light on the city’s racial justice activists amid rising police violence.
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The Case Against Adnan Syed

This four-part documentary from director Amy Berg explores the 1999 murder of 18-year-old Hae Min Lee and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed -- a case brought to global attention by the hugely popular "Serial" podcast. A follow-up episode, featuring exclusive access to Syed leading up to and following his release from prison in September 2022, will debut in 2023.

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2022 Emmy Winners

HBO and HBO Max earned 38 total wins, the most of any network or platform. Visit HBO Max to stream the following Emmy-winning docs.

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38 At The Garden
38 At The Garden chronicles the extraordinary ascendance of point guard Jeremy Lin during his landmark 2012 season with the New York Knicks.
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The Vow
This documentary series follows a range of people who joined NXIVM, the controversial self-improvement group that disintegrated when criminal charges were brought against its highest leaders.
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Premieres October 18
Mama's Boy
This documentary explores the upbringing of acclaimed screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, serving as a moving tribute to a mother’s courage and a reckoning with the strength she instilled in her son to fight for his beliefs.
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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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All That Breathes
All That Breathes, directed by Shaunak Sen follows two brothers who run a bird hospital dedicated to rescuing injured black kites, a staple in the skies of New Delhi, India.
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The Endangered Tapes

Watch these exclusive videos featuring Endangered executive producer Ronan Farrow as he takes a deeper dive into the story, interviewing journalists and offering insight into this film and the global issue of press freedom.

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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 Podcasts

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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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Elevating LGBTQ+ Voices

To stream these impactful documentaries and more, visit HBO Max. For support visit The Trevor Project.

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