What are great documentaries for curious minds?

Question

Documentaries today often seem to prioritize sensationalism and hyperbole at the expense of nuance and truth. It's often hard to find interesting, factual, and curiosity-inspiring documentaries on major platforms and networks today. A great documentary or docuseries, though, can be profound in how it affects oneself.HN, are there documentaries or docu-series that you recommend?

ChrisArchitect · Accepted Answer

In honor of Dieter Rams&rsquo; 89th birthday, director Gary Hustwit is screening his documentary film &ldquo;Rams&rdquo; free, worldwide, now through 3pm EST, may 21sthttps://www.ohyouprettythings.com/rams

LinuxBender · Answer

The Century of The Self [1] Apologies, it is in black and white and 4 hours long, but at least the first hour is very much worth watching. The documentary helps understand the psychology behind corporate and government influence and control.[1] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ3RzGoQC4s

ironmagma · Answer

The show known as Air Disasters, Mayday, or Air Crash Investigation is pretty good. The first season especially is fairly devoid of sensationalism, but generally the episodes tell the actual story of the air crash with background provided by investigation experts.

zgniatacz · Answer

Civilisation: A Personal View by Kenneth Clark

What are great documentaries for curious minds?

In honor of Dieter Rams’ 89th birthday, director Gary Hustwit is screening his documentary film “Rams” free, worldwide, now through 3pm EST, may 21st
https://www.ohyouprettythings.com/rams

The Century of The Self [1] Apologies, it is in black and white and 4 hours long, but at least the first hour is very much worth watching. The documentary helps understand the psychology behind corporate and government influence and control.
[1] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ3RzGoQC4s

The show known as Air Disasters, Mayday, or Air Crash Investigation is pretty good. The first season especially is fairly devoid of sensationalism, but generally the episodes tell the actual story of the air crash with background provided by investigation experts.

Civilisation: A Personal View by Kenneth Clark