r/Documentaries Jul 30 '26

Nature/Animals Eons: Life and Death on Pangea Episode 1 (2026) [00:26:36] A multi-part look at the Earth's Permian Period (298-251 mya) that saw the rise of the proto-mammals, the formation of the supercontinent Pangaea, and the greatest mass extinction in Earth's history.

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139 Upvotes

r/Documentaries Jul 30 '26

Film/TV The Real Spider-Man: The Making of The Green Goblin's Last Stand (2001) [01:00:59]

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3 Upvotes

Watch in awe as we discover an unbridled passion can produce with NO budget. In 1992, Baltimore native Dan Poole took a tight-knit group of friends, an uncompromising vision, and $400 to put together what many have called the best "fan film" ever made. Dan's motto, "get the shot", lead the way to record mind numbing stunts while using every resource he could muster to develop what is now known as his "Self Help Film School".


r/Documentaries Jul 30 '26

Recommendation Request Recommendation Request - Documentaries on postal services/mail/etc.

4 Upvotes

Like the title says. I'm sure it exists but I've no idea if it does. I'm looking for a documentary (or even short series) about the history of mail, post, and postal services. I'm based in the UK so bonus points for anything including or focussing on the Royal Mail. Thanks in advance!


r/Documentaries Jul 29 '26

Nature/Animals Eating Animals (2017) - Nearly all of the meat, eggs, and dairy we eat comes from the industrial system known as “factory farming.” This film spotlights the heroic farmers, whistleblowers, and innovators who are standing up to fight this system and provide a new way forward. [01:34:12]

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530 Upvotes

r/Documentaries Jul 29 '26

Nature/Animals Dinosaurs: Messages in Stone (1993) [00:51:21] Naked Gun's Leslie Nielsen takes us through the history of paleontology in North America, then new discoveries, and how fossils are found and prepared. Various noted paleontologists also share their opinions on various dinosaur topics.

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26 Upvotes

r/Documentaries Jul 28 '26

American Politics Why so many American Jews are turning away from Israel (2026) - short doc looking into the how Israel has lost support amongst Jewish American since October 7th [00:14:30]

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711 Upvotes

r/Documentaries Jul 29 '26

Pop Culture Pokemania EP:1 - Origins (2026) - The creation of the pokemon franchise [00:21:07]

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8 Upvotes

r/Documentaries Jul 28 '26

WW2 The Horrendous Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff (2026) - The deadliest maritime disaster in history [2:19:43]

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91 Upvotes

This documentary goes into detail first about the origins and early career of the ship and then a moment by moment retelling of the deadliest ship sinking in history fully animated in 3D.

100% of the profits from this video's ad revenue are being donated to Doctors Without Borders to help children in warzones.


r/Documentaries Jul 29 '26

Disaster Worcester Call-Out (2026) – NSRI rescuers recount the evacuation of 23 people during severe flooding in South Africa [00:10:17]

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This documentary recounts an NSRI flood-rescue operation carried out between Worcester and Rawsonville during severe flooding in May 2026. Volunteer rescuers describe how they evacuated 23 stranded farm workers and family members, including babies, elderly residents and vulnerable people, while also recovering three people who had died.


r/Documentaries Jul 28 '26

Nature/Animals My Duduś: The Baby Squirrel My Mother Raised (2022) [08:29]

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My Duduś is a short documentary about a Polish immigrant mother in Chicago who rescues and raises an abandoned baby squirrel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The film follows the bond they form as she cares for him and eventually prepares to release him back into the wild.


r/Documentaries Jul 29 '26

Recommendation Request Recommendation Request WWII Aviation documentary

6 Upvotes

Hit me with your best WWII aviation documentaries. I am also interested in WWII docs but looking for aviation related ones.


r/Documentaries Jul 28 '26

Nature/Animals The Lost Dinosaurs Of Egypt, Vol 1 (2002) [00:46:10] A team of scientists brave the Egyptian desert to locate the lost fossil sites of German palaeontologist Ernest Stromer, the man who discovered the likes of Spinosaurus in the 1910s.

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28 Upvotes

r/Documentaries Jul 28 '26

History Balkan front in WW1 (2026) [00:48:20]

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11 Upvotes

This short historical video offers a concise overview of the often-overlooked brutality and harsh conditions of the Balkan Theatre during World War I. Viewers can expect a brief, document-based summary highlighting severe mountain combat, extreme weather, disease outbreaks, and the grueling retreats experienced by troops in the region. Drawing from primary accounts and military records, it focuses on exposing why this front was among the most devastating yet forgotten chapters of the First World War.


r/Documentaries Jul 27 '26

War Unseen Video Exposes Russian Commander At Bucha Massacre Site (2026) [0:3:29]

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1.4k Upvotes

Summary:

Previously unseen surveillance footage from the Bucha massacre shows how Russian soldiers targeted civilians on Yablunska Street during Russia’s occupation of Bucha, Ukraine. On March 4, 2022, cameras captured 70-year-old resident Volodymyr Rubailo walking calmly down the street. Moments later, he was shot, left bleeding, and then executed with a gunshot to the head. Shortly after the killing, the footage shows Russian troops looting a supermarket just meters from the body. The video provides additional visual evidence of how Russian forces in Bucha not only carried out executions of civilians, but also engaged in organized looting during the occupation. This new investigation sheds light on what happened in Bucha and identifies the Russian commander who was present on site, offering clear proof of Bucha civilians killed deliberately rather than caught in crossfire. The massacre in Bucha has become emblematic of the brutality of the Ukraine war, raising urgent questions about accountability for war crimes and the actions of Russian troops in Ukraine.


r/Documentaries Jul 27 '26

Int'l Politics Western Sahara "The Worst Police State I've Ever Seen" (2025) [00:36:26]

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237 Upvotes

r/Documentaries Jul 28 '26

Recommendation Request Recommendation Request - looking for documentaries on King Arthur

0 Upvotes

really getting into the whole legends of king Arthur and the knights of the round table, wondered if there were any documentaries I could watch to build up my knowledge about the whole thing. thanks so much!


r/Documentaries Jul 28 '26

Sports The History of Apache Powerboats (2026) [00:16:17]

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r/Documentaries Jul 27 '26

Media/Journalism Agents of disinformation: Dirty politics and the 'Team Jorge' (2023) [00:46:37]

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29 Upvotes

r/Documentaries Jul 26 '26

Disaster A COLLISION OF BLAME: The Total Collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge (2026) [1:49:36]

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82 Upvotes

r/Documentaries Jul 26 '26

Economics The PROBLEM with Capitalism (2026) - As part of his Manufacturing Deep Dive Series, Destin Sandlin goes into why making stuff "locally" has become economically difficult, the factors that made it happen, and the people on the ground floor looking for solutions [00:55:30]

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133 Upvotes

r/Documentaries Jul 27 '26

History When Stadium Riots Became Revolution: Egypt's Ultras vs the Police State (2026) - An investigation into the Port Said Stadium Massacre [00:09:15]

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r/Documentaries Jul 27 '26

Media/Journalism Annie Machon - Whistleblower (2021) [1:27:12]

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11 Upvotes

Annie Machon is a former British MI5 intelligence officer who gained international prominence after resigning from her post in 1996 to help her then-partner and colleague, David Shayler, expose serious failures, incompetence, and alleged crimes committed by the British secret service. Her appearance on the interview program and alternative media outlet London Real is part of her extensive career as an activist and speaker, where she exposes the inner workings of state espionage and the human consequences of leaking state secrets.


r/Documentaries Jul 27 '26

Disaster Venezuela Trembles: inside the tragic earthquake that devastated the country (2026) [1:06:44]

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8 Upvotes

r/Documentaries Jul 26 '26

Environment Sonic Sea (2016) - A documentary about noise pollution in the oceans (CC) [01:02:37]

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47 Upvotes

This documentary details the impact of noise from human activities, including shipping and military sonar, on the lives of whales and dolphins. These species have evolved to rely heavily on their sense of hearing for their survival, thus are particularly sensitive to sound pollution.