Netflix debuted dozens of brilliant documentary films and series throughout 2025. In this list, we count down our top 10.

Director Suzannah Herbert’s new documentary tells the story of Natchez, Mississippi—a small town and antebellum tourist ...

At a free insider preview at Schwartz-Goldstein Hall at The Temple in Atlanta, cinephiles will get a sneak peek at the ...

Plenty of documentaries have been made about the Second World War, with the best ones including The Memory of Justice, The ...

It’s also one of several docs on the Oscar shortlist without U.S. distribution. Other front-runners include Brandon Kramer’s ...

Amy Bradley Is Missing,' 'The High School Catfish,' a Hulu Ruby Franke doc, 'The Perfect Murder' and our top pick for best ...

A quick guide to the nominated films and why you should watch them. By Alissa Wilkinson Since the best documentary feature category was first established at the Oscars in 1942, the nominees have been ...

As industry consolidation continues, documentary films face a challenging path to supportive investors, wide distribution, and sustainable success. But the best documentaries of 2025 go a long way ...

Chicago filmmakers say the challenge is securing wider distribution in an industry that increasingly takes its cue from streaming-service algorithms. The movie chronicles her journey to know her ...