Recommend a Documentary

[Stranded]

?"Been a while since we've had one of these, and the nights are drawing in, so I need something new to watch. A few to get things going.. ""Cold War"" (1998) Series made by the same people who did 'The World at War'. Covers the period from 1945 to 1991. This is episode 1, the same person's put up all the other episodes too.. ""To Mars by A-Bomb: The Secret History of Project Orion"" (2002) BBC film about the Cold War era plan to build an ocean liner-sized spaceship, propelled by endless external nuclear explosions. Fascinating from start to finish. ""Reggae"" (1971) Film about the 1970 Wembley reggae festival. Live clips, interviews, etc. If you like old ska/reggae you'll love it. "

[El Scorchio]

"Vexed 2:50 Seconded. I watched it last year or so. Brilliant doc, and completely heartbreaking in a lot of places. Especially the one guy- I won't go into more detail with him for the sake of anyone who hasn't seen it, but, if you've seen it you know."

[zico]

"On Netflix - Lover, Stalker, Killer - You will never go on a date again after watching this! How to Catch a Serial Killer. Story of how British cop Steve Fulcher's career was ended after the arrest of killer Christopher Halliwell. Perfect example of how a criminals rights seem more important than a victims."

[Chip Shop Charlie]

I have to agree with Chim....that Dopesick series had me shouting at the TV. Painkiller is a little too polished.

[Hammer and Pickle]

"Crikey chim - that’s a hardcore opioid right? The strongest thing I’ve ever had was Ketonal Forte for an earache and that was aaaaiiiiiiiiii!!!!-type pain. Anyway, that’s it. Dooesick was the one I was recommended but forgot the name and came up with Painkiller. It’s on Netflix, which is my usual TV experience dealer these days."

[chim chim cha boo]

"Hammer and Pickle 1:05 Sat Jan 27 I'm on that stuff (Oxycontin) after the crash. Fuck Painkiller off and watch the infinitely better Dopesick. Neither of those shows are documentaries (they are dramas) but they both explain the Purdue Pharma's lies. It's a sickening story but Dopesick was close to Michael Keaton's (I think one of America's best actors) heart as his nephew died abusing it. It's got the excellent Will Poulter, an English actor in it too"

[lowlife]

"American Nightmare is good, insane how the police and FBI handled that. Watched Captains of the World, on Netflix. Pretty decent stuff, apart from Aluko appearing in it. They even put ‘England legend’ under her name. Ridiculous box ticking. Utterly useless commentary from her as usual."

[lowlife]

"American Nightmare is good, insane how the police and FBI handled that. Watched Captains of the World, on Netflix. Pretty decent stuff, apart from Aluko appearing in it. They even put ‘England legend’ under her name. Ridiculous box ticking. Utterly useless commentary from her as usual."

[Tomshardware]

"Vexed 2:50 Fri Jan 26 Watched this yesterday. Must be the hardest hitting documentary I've ever seen, very sad and a real roller coaster."

[martinbritt_63]

"""Behind The Gate"" Horse-racing documentary (2013) - 85 minutes duration. Narrated by Joe Pesci Worth a watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVjv9iXD3hM"

[Hammer and Pickle]

"Been recommended Painkiller. It's about the start and aftermath of the big-pharma-fueled opioid pandemic in the US, which as far as I can tell is now pretty much out of control. Grim viewing but it's a duty, I suppose."

[Tomshardware]

Vexed 2:50 Fri Jan 26 Looks interesting.

[claypole]

24 hours in police custody - murder on camera

[PostmanPissed]

"Those into F1 the Brawn four parter on Disney+ is a decent watch. Not just the fairy tale of a constructor's championship and driver's championship but the background turmoil of barely any money, jealousy of the big teams and the politics between the teams and Ecclestone and Moseley. The only issue is the presenter Keanu Reeves, surprised he didn't send any of the interviewee's to sleep."

[chim chim cha boo]

mallard 6:28 Thu Jan 11 Seriously? Have you never seen World At War?

[zico]

If anyone likes their crime dramas American Murder: The Family Next Door is a haunting watch.

[mallard]

"LeroysBoots 12:17 Fri Jan 26 Re: Recommend a Documentary Ch4 now, Miners Stroke, looks decentl Just watched the first episode - great viewing! Must admit it shocked me how much The Miners loved their hard-working, filthy jobs!"

[1964]

Another shout for: World War 2 - From the Frontlines A bit biased towards the US and it misses out important battles like Arnhem and Burma but very good nonetheless. Fantastic colored enhanced film.

[LeroysBoots]

"Vexed, never knew about that, just watched the trailer, definitely going on my list, thank you"

[Oh dear]

It’s a pity nobody has ever a documentary on the three guys who got shot in Rettendon. That’d be worth watching ;>)

[Vexed]

"A Life Of Crime 1984-2020 is great, a bit grim and probably one of the most gutting things I've ever watched but fully recommend it despite these things!"

[LeroysBoots]

"Stroke !, Strike even"

[BBondsBootlaces]

Thanks Zuki. I watched off the rails...was amusing until it wasn't. What a story.

[LeroysBoots]

"Ch4 now, Miners Stroke, looks decentl"

[Northern Sold]

What zico said... American Nightmare incredible story... Half way through the new Netflix 8 parter on last years 6 Nations tournament (Full Contact) very well made and a great insight into the background (players/coaches) etc... it's not quite a warts and all Living with Lions but it's very watchable

[ludo21]

Having not watched a Who Do You Think You Are for about 8 years I watched Josh Widacombe's one this week (think it was probably a repeat)... no spoilers but it is definitely worth a watch... on BBC iPlayer.