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    Best Documentaries

    I have resolved to watch more documentaries during lockdown, so I'm looking for some recommendations.

    Watched the Console Wars (Nintendo v Sega) and Apollo 11 on Sky Documentaries over the last couple of days.

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    I know you are into your games so The King of Kong and from Bedrooms to Billions are both a good watch

    Also NoClip on YouTube is a great series of documentaries on the making of lots of different games

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    The Last Dance can’t be beaten, even if you’re not really into the NBA.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hibsbollah View Post
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    The Last Dance can’t be beaten, even if you’re not really into the NBA.
    I concur.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hibsbollah View Post
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    The Last Dance can’t be beaten, even if you’re not really into the NBA.
    I’d second that .. No interest in NBA, but one of my most favourite sports documentaries of all time


    If you like adventure racing ..the “eco-challenge- worlds toughest race” on Amazon prime is fun and gripping to watch ..following international competitors go through what can only be described as incredible challenges and endurance

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4 View Post
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    I know you are into your games so The King of Kong and from Bedrooms to Billions are both a good watch

    Also NoClip on YouTube is a great series of documentaries on the making of lots of different games
    Nice one, thanks - I knew about King of Kong but had completely forgotten about it, so that's a welcome reminder!
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    The World at War narrated by Laurence Olivier is an absolute classic documentary. If you haven't seen it it's well worth a few hours of your time.

    Fahrenheit 11/9 is worth a watch just for the sheer 'how the **** did they get away with that' element.

    If you like sporting documentaries then Free Solo, The Barkley Marathons:The Race That Eats it's Young, Icarus, Senna, Pumping Iron and Freedom's Fury all spring to mind as worth a watch.
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    OJ: Made in America is pretty amazing - think it’s about 10 hours worth.

    The Defiant Ones on Netflix about Dr Dre also very good IMO.

    There’s also a film about Rockfield (the music studio) which is great if you’re into 90s music. Contributions from LG, Tim Burgess etc.

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    The Vow and Murder on Middle Beach, Sky Documentaries.
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    Dear Zachary. Quite astonishing doc, but truly heartbreaking - can't say more. Maybe one for the brighter nights.

    Project Nim - couple raise a chimp. Really weird folk in this world.

    King of Kong - as mentioned above.

    Black fish - a dive into SeaWorld and the treatment of orcas.

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    • Hitsville: The Making Of Mowtown - best documentary I’ve seen on Mowtown by a distance (Sky Arts)
    • Rock N Roll Island: Where Legends Were Born - a small island in London that was the place to be where all the big 60s bands played before they were big (BBC IPlayer)
    • World War 2 In Colour - Netflix
    • Jim & Andy - Jim Carey method acting and staying in character playing the eccentric Andy Kauffman in Man On The Moon (Netflix)
    • Room 237 - documentary on The Shining looking at all Kubrick’s Easter eggs and theories like how it’s an admission he faked the moon landings etc. I’m no conspiracy theorist but quite enjoy the more plausible theories people can make without necessarily believing them.
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    The staircase -Netflix
    The Jinx - Sky Atlantic/documentaries
    High Score - Netflix
    I second Dear Zachary, very sad though
    Don’t **** with cats - Netflix

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    Quote Originally Posted by matty_f View Post
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    I have resolved to watch more documentaries during lockdown, so I'm looking for some recommendations.

    Watched the Console Wars (Nintendo v Sega) and Apollo 11 on Sky Documentaries over the last couple of days.
    Matty, if you haven't done so already, I'd recommend you check out the bbc iplayer, also ITV and ch4 iplayers too.
    They all have whole sections full of documentaries, and if like me you're up during the night, they're perfect for watching then as they usually have subtitles available.

    GGTTH
    Last edited by Eaststand; 07-01-2021 at 10:54 AM.

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    "Lance" on the BBC is a great watch.

    I'm not into cycling but found the whole thing absolutely fascinating, so good to hear so much from the horse's mouth too.

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    Some great suggestions on here, seen a few of them before but definitely a lot that I'll be new to. Keep them coming!
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    I watched a good one last night. Treeline - The Secrrt Life of Trees. I think it was put together by the climbing brand Patagonia.

    Some great scenery and music. Good for sticking on for an hour to chill out

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    Also - Free Solo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip View Post
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    Also - Free Solo.
    Loved that - balls of steel!

    I'm half way through Crock of Gold, new documentary on the life of Shane Magowan. good so far.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip View Post
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    Also - Free Solo.
    I've seen that one - outstanding.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip View Post
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    Also - Free Solo.
    Oh ya £3ck3r. You'd want him to take a penalty in a cup final.

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    Watched this mini series with Sarah Pascoe and found it quite entertaining. Lighthearted viewing.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000qsf8/last-woman-on-earth-with-sara-pascoe


    She also did Travelling Blind with Amar Latif which I really enjoyed.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00031c7

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alfiembra View Post
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    Watched this mini series with Sarah Pascoe and found it quite entertaining. Lighthearted viewing.
    I take it she was watching it with you and doesn't actually appear in it, she's grim. Don't know if Russell Howard has a sister but, if he does I'd imagine her to be like Sarah Pascoe.
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    probably think of more but these are some of the best i’ve seen. should keep you going for a little while

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    I know Neil Oliver is not everybody's cup of tea but this four parter is outstanding, in my opinion.

    I'm a scholar of Scottish history and even so, I learned some startling facts from this documentary series. Rob Roy McGregor - who'd have thunk it

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod...r-of-victories
    This is how it feels

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonnyboy View Post
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    I know Neil Oliver is not everybody's cup of tea but this four parter is outstanding, in my opinion.

    I'm a scholar of Scottish history and even so, I learned some startling facts from this documentary series. Rob Roy McGregor - who'd have thunk it

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod...r-of-victories
    I really respect your posts and have done for years Jonny, but I can’t have that
    Some people I just can’t watch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hibsbollah View Post
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    I really respect your posts and have done for years Jonny, but I can’t have that
    Some people I just can’t watch.
    I said the four parter was good, not Neil Oliver
    This is how it feels

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    I love the Sroryville documentaries on the BBC, lots to watch.

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