favorite netflix documentaries

boowilliam4 · 06-12-2014, 12:01 AM

I love Netflix documentaries and was wondering if ya'll had seen any good ones lately or had any that you wanted to share. My top 5 off the top of my head are...

1.Restrepo
2.Exit through the gift shop
3.The wild and wonderful whites of west virginia
4.The imposter
5.Blackfish

El Cid Ranger · 06-12-2014, 12:38 AM

Food Inc. is up there for me!

johnnyb · 06-12-2014, 12:51 AM

Dear Mr. Watterson

Metalrush24 · 06-12-2014, 12:54 AM

Restrepo is really good

I wasn't as impressed with Blackfish as I expected to be. I didn't leave it as moved as others, but didn't find it to be horrible.

johnnyb · 06-12-2014, 12:56 AM

Tell me and I will forget- about South African paramedics and dealing with the surge in violent crime

ktguen · 06-12-2014, 07:44 AM

I've heard about the Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia and tried to watch it, but it's not on my netflix for some reason. Were you able to access it on there?

Cock Kool-Aid · 06-12-2014, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boowilliam4

I love Netflix documentaries and was wondering if ya'll had seen any good ones lately or had any that you wanted to share. My top 5 off the top of my head are...

1.Restrepo

2.Exit through the gift shop

3.The wild and wonderful whites of west virginia

4.The imposter

5.Blackfish

Seen all except imposter... What's that?

gamecockphan · 06-12-2014, 07:53 AM

Art of the Steal

It's about the alleged theft of 25 billion in art by the Philadelphia museum.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_A...eal_(2009_film)

Transmaniacon · 06-12-2014, 10:37 AM

The original documentary about Jessico White (entitled Dancing Outlaw) is much better than the MTV follow-up (The Wild and Wonderful Whites). I doubt it is on Netflix, however.

I don't currently have Netflix, but these are some great docs that were available for streaming back when I did have it.

Pulling John
Undefeated
Mr. Death (The Rise and Fall of [forgot his name])
Best Worst Movie
Indie Games

I'll think of some others. But, those are some I remember being on there.

markp_vip · 06-12-2014, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metalrush24

Restrepo is really good

I wasn't as impressed with Blackfish as I expected to be. I didn't leave it as moved as others, but didn't find it to be horrible.

I'll second that, Restrepo was excellent! Pandora's Promise is another good documentary on Netflix.

Transmaniacon · 06-12-2014, 11:14 AM

Also

Jesus Camp
The Up Documentaries
Harlan County, USA
Thin Blue Line
Salesman
The Devil and Daniel Johnston
Dig!
Who is Harry Nilsson and Why is Everyone Talking About Him
King of Kong

Some of those are bound to be on Netflix.

GoldenSpur7 · 06-12-2014, 11:16 AM

Monarchy

thekob · 06-12-2014, 11:36 AM

"God Grew Tired Of Us"....about refugee boys from Sudan that were resettled in the US. Their utter amazement with everything we take for granted is very humbling, as is their drive to succeed. It was also interesting how American culture somehow changed some of them and they forgot their roots and became focused on material possessions.

Not sure if it's still on Netflix or not since I watched it a year or two ago.

markymark550 · 06-12-2014, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktguen

I've heard about the Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia and tried to watch it, but it's not on my netflix for some reason. Were you able to access it on there?

I watched it on Netflix a couple of years ago. It seems to be one of those that comes and goes depending on the current contracts.

markymark550 · 06-12-2014, 11:54 AM

Some of my favorites:
King of Kong
Beer Wars
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
ESPN 30 for 30 series
Maxed Out
Indie Game
Freakonomics
Super High Me

I pretty much use our Netflix account to watch documentaries. Watched enough of them that I forget them. My wife loved it when they allowed multiple profiles for an account so that what I would watch wouldn't mess up the suggested list for her.

B-G · 06-12-2014, 12:07 PM

I really liked, The Smartest Guys in the Room and Mitt

HeadCockFan · 06-12-2014, 12:13 PM

Hard to find one that isn't depressing. I liked 'Mile... Mile and a Half.'

catdaddy66 · 06-12-2014, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transmaniacon

The original documentary about Jessico White (entitled Dancing Outlaw) is much better than the MTV follow-up (The Wild and Wonderful Whites). I doubt it is on Netflix, however.

I don't currently have Netflix, but these are some great docs that were available for streaming back when I did have it.

Pulling John
Undefeated
Mr. Death (The Rise and Fall of [forgot his name])
Best Worst Movie
Indie Games

I'll think of some others. But, those are some I remember being on there.

This an awesome documentary by Errol Morris (I can't recall the guys name either)! Saw this a few years ago. Another Errol Morris documentary is 'The Thin Blue Line' which freed an innocent man convicted of murdering a Texas policeman. 'A Brief History of Time' explores the theories of Stephen Hawking and I believe was nominated for an Academy award...

On Netflix I watched 'A.K.A. Tommy Chong' about his 9-month incarceration for selling smoking paraphernalia across state lines, specifically Pennsylvania.

markymark550 · 06-12-2014, 01:19 PM

Also enjoyed:
Pink Ribbons, Inc.
This Film is Not Yet Rated

ipull4usc · 06-12-2014, 02:44 PM

Along with a few that have already been mentioned, I enjoyed:

Man on Wire
An Idiot Abroad (not a traditional documentary, but a comedy docu-series)
ESPN 30 for 30 series

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boowilliam4 Blue Chip Male Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Columbia Posts: 540 CockyCash: 400	favorite netflix documentaries I love Netflix documentaries and was wondering if ya'll had seen any good ones lately or had any that you wanted to share. My top 5 off the top of my head are... 1.Restrepo 2.Exit through the gift shop 3.The wild and wonderful whites of west virginia 4.The imposter 5.Blackfish __________________ [/url]

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Metalrush24 Pro aris et focis Male Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 26,673 CockyCash: 27359704	Re: favorite netflix documentaries Restrepo is really good I wasn't as impressed with Blackfish as I expected to be. I didn't leave it as moved as others, but didn't find it to be horrible. __________________

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johnnyb Banneded Male Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: He's Everywhere! Posts: 22,728 CockyCash: 1715674460	Re: favorite netflix documentaries Tell me and I will forget- about South African paramedics and dealing with the surge in violent crime __________________ To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

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ktguen 2nd Team All-American Female Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Charlotte Posts: 8,759 CockyCash: 1000400	Re: favorite netflix documentaries I've heard about the Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia and tried to watch it, but it's not on my netflix for some reason. Were you able to access it on there?

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gamecockphan 2nd Team All-American Male Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Charlotte Posts: 9,013 CockyCash: 2200	Re: favorite netflix documentaries Art of the Steal It's about the alleged theft of 25 billion in art by the Philadelphia museum. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_A...eal_(2009_film)

06-12-2014, 10:37 AM	#9
Transmaniacon Any Major Dude Male Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston Posts: 594 CockyCash: 530	Re: favorite netflix documentaries The original documentary about Jessico White (entitled Dancing Outlaw) is much better than the MTV follow-up (The Wild and Wonderful Whites). I doubt it is on Netflix, however. I don't currently have Netflix, but these are some great docs that were available for streaming back when I did have it. Pulling John Undefeated Mr. Death (The Rise and Fall of [forgot his name]) Best Worst Movie Indie Games I'll think of some others. But, those are some I remember being on there.

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Transmaniacon Any Major Dude Male Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston Posts: 594 CockyCash: 530	Re: favorite netflix documentaries Also Jesus Camp The Up Documentaries Harlan County, USA Thin Blue Line Salesman The Devil and Daniel Johnston Dig! Who is Harry Nilsson and Why is Everyone Talking About Him King of Kong Some of those are bound to be on Netflix.

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GoldenSpur7 YMMV GL Male Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Where it counts Posts: 8,476 CockyCash: 401	Re: favorite netflix documentaries Monarchy

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thekob Heisman Candidate Male Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lexington Posts: 15,376 CockyCash: 100700	Re: favorite netflix documentaries "God Grew Tired Of Us"....about refugee boys from Sudan that were resettled in the US. Their utter amazement with everything we take for granted is very humbling, as is their drive to succeed. It was also interesting how American culture somehow changed some of them and they forgot their roots and became focused on material possessions. Not sure if it's still on Netflix or not since I watched it a year or two ago. __________________ GOD USA SEC

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markymark550 1st Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 3,810 CockyCash: 2000	Re: favorite netflix documentaries Some of my favorites: King of Kong Beer Wars Jiro Dreams of Sushi ESPN 30 for 30 series Maxed Out Indie Game Freakonomics Super High Me I pretty much use our Netflix account to watch documentaries. Watched enough of them that I forget them. My wife loved it when they allowed multiple profiles for an account so that what I would watch wouldn't mess up the suggested list for her.

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B-G Banned Male Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chapin Posts: 3,570 CockyCash: 500	Re: favorite netflix documentaries I really liked, The Smartest Guys in the Room and Mitt

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HeadCockFan gold jacket, green jacket Male Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,242 CockyCash: 202781	Re: favorite netflix documentaries Hard to find one that isn't depressing. I liked 'Mile... Mile and a Half.'

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markymark550 1st Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 3,810 CockyCash: 2000	Re: favorite netflix documentaries Also enjoyed: Pink Ribbons, Inc. This Film is Not Yet Rated

06-12-2014, 02:44 PM	#20
ipull4usc Game MVP Male Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Columbia Posts: 1,551 CockyCash: 500	Re: favorite netflix documentaries Along with a few that have already been mentioned, I enjoyed: Man on Wire An Idiot Abroad (not a traditional documentary, but a comedy docu-series) ESPN 30 for 30 series __________________ Actually, it only takes one drink to get me loaded. Trouble is, I can't remember if it's the thirteenth or fourteenth. -- George Burns

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