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Netflix Biographical Documentaries movies and series

An overview of all Netflix Biographical Documentaries movies and series. 241 titles were found.

This overview contains all Netflix Biographical Documentaries movies and series. Netflix's content is updated with several new Biographical Documentaries movies and series every month. Currently, the best rated title in this category, with a rating of 4.7, is Ram Dass, Going Home.

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Dying to Tell

May 17, 2019 | Documentaries | 2018 | 88 minutes

Seeking answers after a life-changing incident in 2012, filmmaker Hernán Zin interviews other war reporters about the personal toll of their work.

Provocative, Gritty, Violent

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1994

May 17, 2019 | Show | 2019

Archival video and new interviews examine Mexican politics in 1994, a year marked by the rise of the EZLN and the assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio.

Provocative, Emotional

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Knock Down The House

May 2, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 87 minutes

Go behind the scenes as four determined women -- including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- challenge big-money politicians in the 2018 race for Congress.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Provocative

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ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads

April 27, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 48 minutes

Cloaked in mystery, bluesman Robert Johnson left his mark on American music. Now family, critics and famous fans look for the real man behind the music.

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The Last Resort

April 22, 2019 | Documentaries | 2018 | 70 minutes

In the waning days of the 70s, two young photographers document the Jewish retirees who dominated the sunny shores of South Beach.

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HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé

April 18, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 137 minutes

This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

Inspiring

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Pope Francis: A Man of His Word

April 5, 2019 | Documentaries | 2018 | 96 minutes

Documentary filmmaker Wim Wenders travels the world with Pope Francis, recording the controversial pontiff's humanist views in a sharply divided age.

Pope Francis

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The Legend of Cocaine Island

March 31, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 87 minutes

An urban legend about a duffel bag of cocaine buried in the Caribbean leads a misfit band to hatch a nutball plan to find it in this comic documentary.

Provocative

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McQueen

March 31, 2019 | Documentaries | 2018 | 110 minutes

Darkness sparks brilliance in this exhilarating portrait of the mind and designs of legendary but tormented fashion visionary Alexander McQueen.

Alexander McQueen

Provocative, Dark

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Alexis Viera: A Story of Surviving

March 20, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 68 minutes

After being shot during a robbery in Colombia and losing sensation in his legs, Uruguayan soccer star Alexis Viera finds a new sense of purpose.

Alexis Viera

Emotional

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Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story

March 15, 2019 | Documentaries | 2018 | 97 minutes

Injuries sidelined the bright career of New York Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang. This documentary captures his relentless battle back to the majors.

Chien-Ming Wang

Inspiring

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The Dawn Wall

March 6, 2019 | Documentaries | 2017 | 100 minutes

Cameras follow Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson as they take on the staggering challenge of free-climbing Yosemite’s most formidable rock formation.

Tommy Caldwell, Kevin Jorgeson

Inspiring

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Dirty John: The Dirty Truth

March 3, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 86 minutes

Interviews with former girlfriends, ex-wives and police detectives detail the chilling decades-long criminal career of serial predator John Meehan.

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Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey

March 3, 2019 | Documentaries | 2018 | 65 minutes

This documentary recounts the life story of evangelist preacher Billy Graham featuring interviews with family members and former presidents.

Billy Graham, Tom Brokaw, Greta Van Susteren, ...

Sentimental, Inspiring

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ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

February 10, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 74 minutes

While Sam Cooke rose to stardom as a soul singer, his outspoken views on civil rights drew attention that may have contributed to his death at age 33.

Sam Cooke

Emotional

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

February 7, 2019 | Documentaries | 2018 | 94 minutes

When Fred Rogers found his calling in television, his unassuming children's show was beloved by generations for his kindness, empathy and understanding.

Fred Rogers

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Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes

January 28, 2019 | Show | 2019

Present-day interviews, archival footage and audio recordings made on death row form a searing portrait of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy.

Provocative

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Legends of Strength

January 23, 2019 | Show | 2017

From a circus entertainer to a grip master, celebrate the pioneering performers who defied physical limits and redefined the meaning of strength.

Eugen Sandow, Apollon

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ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium

January 11, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 64 minutes

The shocking murder of singer Victor Jara in 1973 turned him into a powerful symbol of Chile's struggle. Decades later, a quest for justice unfolds.

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Dealt

December 28, 2018 | Documentaries | 2017 | 85 minutes

From losing his eyesight as a child to achieving global glory, this documentary follows the life and rise of legendary card magician Richard Turner.

Richard Turner

Inspiring

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