swap_horiz Vox Alternatives

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Frontline

Frontline is the flagship documentary series of PBS, renowned for its uncompromising investigative journalism. It tackle...

High Quality Journalism Critical Political

9.8 Brilliant

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Citizen Four

Citizenfour documents Edward Snowden’s disclosures regarding National Security Agency surveillance activities, featuring...

Privacy Political Thriller Digital

9.8 Brilliant

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Navalny

This gripping documentary meticulously investigates the poisoning and subsequent imprisonment of Russian opposition lead...

Movie Biographical Democracy United States

9.8 Brilliant

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Shoah

Shoah is a 1985 documentary film examining the Holocaust through extended interviews conducted by Claude Lanzmann. The e...

France Powerful Historical Movie

9.6 Brilliant

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O.J.: Made in America

O.J.: Made in America is a five-part 2016 documentary series produced for ESPN Films’ 30 for 30 initiative. The film pre...

Movie United States 2010S

9.4 Excellent

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DW Documentary

DW Documentary is a production unit of Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster. It creates factual documenta...

Analysis Global European Culture

9.1 Excellent

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20 Days in Mariupol

20 Days in Mariupol documents the initial period of the Russian invasion of Ukraine through video recorded by director M...

Real Time First Person Journalistic Movie

8.8 Great

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Inside Job

Inside Job is a 2010 documentary examining the causes of the 2008 financial crisis. The film details systemic corruption...

Complex Movie Political Thriller Investigative

8.7 Great

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VICE News

VICE News produces immersive documentary films offering direct access to critical current events often overlooked by mai...

Immersive Current Event Culture Journalistic

8.5 Great

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PBS NewsHour

While primarily a news program, PBS NewsHour produces high-quality short-form documentary segments and deep dives into c...

News Educational Reliable Politics

8.3 Great

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Food, Inc.

Food, Inc. investigates the practices of American agribusiness, revealing concerns about its impact on human health, the...

True Story Critical Movie Farming

8.2 Great

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Bowling for Columbine

Bowling for Columbine examines the events surrounding the 1999 Columbine High School shooting and broader gun violence i...

Germany Movie Tragedy Social Commentary

8.1 Great

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Honeyland

'Honeyland' is a breathtakingly beautiful and poignant documentary that follows Hatide Muratova, the last female beekeep...

Nature Serbia Independent Wildlife

8.0 Great

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Sicko

Sicko is a 2007 documentary examining the American healthcare system. The film contrasts the United States’ for-profit i...

Healthcare Critical Movie Political

8.0 Great

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Fahrenheit 9/11

Fahrenheit 9/11 is a critical documentary examining the circumstances surrounding the September 11th attacks. It present...

Activist Historical Movie Political Thriller

7.6 Good

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Leaving Neverland

Leaving Neverland is a 2019 documentary exploring allegations of child sexual abuse made by Wade Robson and James Safech...

Controversial Psychological True Crime Movie

7.6 Good

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Putin's Palace

Putin’s Palace is a 2021 documentary examining the construction of a residence near Gelendzhik, Russia. The film alleges...

Russia Luxury Real Estate Movie

7.6 Good

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The Ivory Game

The Ivory Game is a gripping documentary that exposes the illegal ivory trade and the devastating impact on elephant pop...

Wildlife Conservation Crime True Crime

7.5 Good

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CNA Insider

CNA Insider delivers in-depth documentary series exploring diverse aspects of life across Asia. The channel focuses on s...

Asia Human Interest Investigative In Depth

7.0 Good

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Capitalism: A Love Story

Capitalism: A Love Story, directed by Michael Moore, investigates the 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath. The docum...

Financial Critical Movie 2000S

6.8 Fair