Best Documentary movies of recent years

Actors : Maria Jaqueline, Everson Alexandre, Bianca Sousa,
Directors : Daniela Carvalho, Cris Ghattas,

A tragic hostage case from 2008 Brazil unfolds through unseen diary entries, family interviews, and media coverage, as a 15-year-old girl is held captive by her ex-boyfriend for 100 hours while TV networks broadcast it live.

Actors : Caitlin Connolly, Amanda Weaver, Stavros Halkias,
Directors : Ben O'Brien,

The story focuses on tech culture, air travel, sex, breakups and himself in this raunchy and riotously acerbic stand-up special.

Actors : Ralph Barbosa,
Directors : Eric Abrams,

Comedian Ralph Barbosa riffs on everything from his street-racing dream woman to his mom's lies about moon rocks in this chill, cheeky stand-up special.

Actors : Casey Campbell,
Directors : Christian Wehrle,

From vibrant coral reefs to sunken wrecks and deep caves, Hidden Worlds takes you on a breathtaking journey across the globe. Exploring warm and cold waters, this documentary reveals the beauty, history, and challenges of extreme diving.

Actors : Eduardo De Los Reyes,
Directors : Lorena Muñoz,

In '90s Argentina, the murder of a high school student sparks widespread protests. Retold by her loved ones, this documentary shows their fight for justice.

Actors : Kenny Delaney, Gerard Gravano, Jim Cope, Shaun Attwood,
Directors : Elli Hakami, Julian P. Hobbs,

In 1990s Arizona, an English stockbroker clashes with a mobster's son over the ecstasy trade. The Gravano family shares their perspective as two unlikely rivals vie for control amid guns, gangsters, and raves in the desert.

Actors : Thomas Müller,
Directors : Andre Hörmann,

Actors : Guru Randhawa, Babbu Mann, Guggu Gill, Alek Palinski, Karol G,
Directors : Povilas Varvuolis, Dheeraj Rattan, Cristina Costantini,

Despite being told her dreams were impossible as a woman in Latin music, Karol G defied odds. The documentary follows her journey from Medellín to global stardom, showcasing her talent and work ethic that paved the way for Latina artists.

Actors : Chnar Imad Ghanm, Saidulla Faizulla, Yassin Hamad Amin,
Directors : Halkawt Mustafa,

A simple Iraqi farmer who gets an unexpected guest knocking on his door. A guest who must be hidden from family, friends and 150 000 American soldiers. The guest is President Saddam Hussein.

Actors : Joseph Zada, Davida McKenzie, Essie Randles,
Directors : Luke Rynderman, Adam Kamien,

Follows the unsolved 'Burger Chef Murders' of 1978 that claimed the lives of four teenagers in Speedway, Indiana.

Actors : Marta Pihan-Kulesza, Roman Kulesza, Jagna Kulesza,
Directors : Miguel Gaudêncio,

An intimate portrait of an indestructible bond between a mother and daughter in the world of gymnastics. A tale of perseverance of will, hope, dreams and love.

Actors : George Smith, Greg Walsh, Gregory Walsh,
Directors : Celia Aniskovich,

Follows five NYC families as they source, bargain and hustle to sell Christmas trees, blending street smarts and holiday spirit.

Actors : Beth Stelling,
Directors : Mo Welch,

Stand-up comedian Beth Stelling filmed on stage in her home town Dayton, Ohio.

Actors : Cristian Chivu, Miodrag Belodedic, Gabi Balint,
Directors : Claudiu Mitcu,

Documentary about the golden generation of romanian football (1980 - 2000).

Actors : Marina Dalglish, Jegsy Dodd, Kenneth Dalglish,
Directors : Asif Kapadia,

Kenny Dalglish's journey from Celtic to Liverpool FC, becoming a European soccer legend and Liverpool icon through his impact both as a player and in the community.

Actors : Ramita Navai, Adnan Al-Bursh,
Directors : Karim Shah,

A forensic investigation into Israeli military attacks on hospitals in Gaza. The film also examines allegations of the targeting and abuse of doctors and healthcare workers in Gaza.

Actors : Ron Terrell, Cat Baskett, Xaviar Babudar,
Directors : Dylan Sires,

Follows Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar's secret life as a serial bank robber. It explores his arrest through his own interviews and subsequent legal journey.

Actors : Vasyl Koshman, Andrii Demydenko, Nazariy Yaremchuk,
Directors : Artem Hryhorian,

Documentary biographical drama about the life and career of the first Ukrainian pop star - Nazarii Yaremchuk.

Actors : Mike Carroll, Chris Carroll, Michael Carroll,
Directors : Patricia E. Gillespie,

Follows the Carroll siblings on their mission to find answers about their father's mysterious disappearance 58 years ago.

Actors : The Kid Laroi,
Directors : Gabriel Gasparinatos,

This documentary traces the meteoric rise of Australia's first drill rap stars, defiant in the face of police's efforts to stop them from performing.