Netflix is undoubtedly the most popular streaming platform in the world with its diverse content from every language. From animations to movies, Netflix has everything to keep its audience engaged with its content, at a relatively lower subscription price compared to others. They are also quite popular for producing its own content, whether its movies, web series or documentaries.
Documentaries are usually about a duration of 30 minutes to 1 hour long, which often bring awareness to a wider audience and inspire, entertain, and inform people.
Here are five best documentaries available in Netflix for you that are worth watching.
The Mind Explained
The Mind Explained is a 2019 documentary streaming television series, narrated by Oscar winning American actress Emma Stone. The five episode long documentary addresses some interesting questions like why do an estimated one in three people suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point? do our dreams actually mean anything, or serve any purpose? and why when we go to bed at night, are we overcome with strange visions?
The Social Dilemma
The Social Dilemma is a 2020 documentary directed by Jeff Orlowski which examines how social media’s design nurtures addiction to maximize profit, its ability to manipulate people’s views, emotions, and behavior and how conspiracy theories are spread.
Trust No One: The Hunt For The Crypto King
Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King is a 2022 documentary about a group of cryptocurrency investors who investigate the untimely death of their exchange’s founder, Gerry Cotton as well as the $250 million that they suspect he stole from them.
Get Smart With Money
Get Smart With Money is a 2022 documentary directed by Stephanie Soechtig in which financial advisers share their tips on spending less and saving more with people looking to take control of their funds and achieve their goals.
The Minimalists: Less Is Now
The Minimalists: Less Is Now is 2021 a American documentary film directed by Matt D’Avella which is about two friends, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, better known as The Minimalists, who show the benefits of living life as a minimalist.