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From 'Downfall: The Case Against Boeing' To 'A Thousand Cuts': 7 Underrated Documentaries That Deserve Your Watchlist
From corporate cover-ups to quiet acts of heroism, these documentaries offer a gripping look into the real-world stories that deserve your attention.
Lesser-Known Documentaries
Looking for documentaries that dig deep, hit hard, and stay with you long after the credits roll? Here are 7 lesser-known but powerful films that uncover hidden truths, challenge the status quo, and tell unforgettable stories.
Downfall: The Case Against Boeing (2022)
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Platform: Netflix
A chilling exposé of how corporate greed and negligence led to two deadly crashes involving Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
The Cleaners (2018)
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Platform: Prime Video
This documentary takes you into the secret world of digital content moderators in the Philippines who clean up social media for tech giants.
Tashi and the Monk (2014)
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Platform: YouTube
A short yet heartwarming documentary about a former Buddhist monk who runs a school for orphaned and abandoned children in the Himalayas.
The Rescue (2021)
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Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Tells the incredible story of the international effort to rescue 12 Thai boys and their football coach trapped in a flooded cave.
The Painter and the Thief (2020)
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Platform: Prime Video
An intimate and unusual story of a Czech artist who befriends the man who stole her paintings.
13th (2016)
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Platform: Netflix
Named after the 13th Amendment, this Ava DuVernay documentary explores racial inequality and mass incarceration in America.
A Thousand Cuts (2020)
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Platform: Prime Video
Follows Maria Ressa, a journalist fighting for press freedom in the Philippines against the oppressive Duterte regime.
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