r/Documentaries

Documentary about the worst Ebola outbreak from history.

Topical given the current outbreak

William has been remanded for 2 years in Lusaka Central Prison, awaiting conviction in a case in which he is charged with car theft and murder. After losing touch with his wife and daughter six months ago, he is now deeply concerned about his daughter's safety. Prison counselor Hastings arranges a meeting between William and his wife Mutinta. Unfortunately, there is not a happy ending.

This documentary examines cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its role in global supply chains. It includes footage from mining regions and interviews with individuals connected to the industry, highlighting working conditions and economic realities. The film also explores the connection between consumer electronics and resource extraction.

An account from a photographer documenting the 825th Atherstone Ball Game in England, UK. Frequently referred to as the UK's most dangerous game, it has only a few rules: play is restricted to Long Street, the winner must have possession of the ball at the final klaxon, and no killing.

Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS\_Express\_Samina

The federal government is, by far, the world’s most important source of data, a fount of statistical information on a wide range of subjects touching almost every aspect of human life.

President Trump is trying to break the fountain.

This video, from Opinion Video at The New York Times, tells the story of the Trump administration’s war on data — and the consequences for all of us.

Watch the full video here, for free, even without a Times subscription.

Human Mutants: The Mystery of Growth

Episode 1 of 3, 3rd June, 2004

Welcome to Human Mutants – the three-part series in which scientist Armand Marie Leroi explores the sometimes weird, sometimes wonderful, and always very ordinary world of the human mutant. From conjoined twins to dwarfs, giants and hairiness, Leroi explores the extraordinary variety that the human genome can throw up. His journey takes him from the person, via all manner of scientific experiments, to the minute mutated molecule that is the cause of their condition. Forgetting the weird and wonderful for a moment, Leroi has another more serious point – we all are mutants, every last one of us. If we weren't we'd all be clones of each other, a world full of identical twins, and how weird would that be? Being a mutant is what makes me, me, and you, you. It's what makes us unique, special and different.

English subtitles were generated with AI and from what I checked they are ok-ish. I also put spanish subtitles wish are translated with AI which are ok-ish too. I'm not a profesional subtitler.

I’m looking for documentaries that are genuinely educational, politically aware, and actually engaging to watch. I’m Palestinian and pretty left-leaning, so I’m especially interested in documentaries that help explain how the world works through the lenses of history, colonialism, capitalism, labor, media, war, propaganda, inequality, climate, and power structures.

This preview clip features of the story of Illya Grabar, a Ukrainian musician who enlisted with his brother Nazar after seeing the atrocities committed in Bucha.

Soldiers of Song follows the extraordinary journey of Ukraine’s most beloved musicians as they unite their war-torn nation through the transformative power of music. Amidst the chaos of Russian aggression, artists like Slava Vakarchuk (Okean Elzy), Andriy Khlyvnyuk (Boombox), and Svitlana Tarabarova share their deeply personal experiences of resilience, hope, and defiance. From intimate interviews and gripping performances, the film intertwines their stories, revealing how their melodies have become anthems of unity and resistance. As these musicians navigate the perils of war, their music becomes a beacon of courage for their fellow citizens, offering solace and strength when it’s needed most. Set against the haunting backdrop of the ongoing conflict, Soldiers of Song captures the emotional weight of their fight.

It's a short documentary about a 56-year-old architect and his relationship with running. It's not really a sports film. It's about an ordinary man (job, family, everyday life) who found something in running that gave him purpose and pushed him to experiences he never expected.

The film follows that journey to its peak: the Boston Marathon, where he had the perfect race. It's understated and real. Just him, his story, and what running actually feels like when it's woven into a normal life.