Mind-Blowing Documentaries: 55 Titles That Will Inspire You
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Chapter 1: An Inspirational Challenge
Inspired by Richard Branson, I've embarked on a personal journey by setting 43 challenges for my 43rd year. You can explore these challenges in detail here.
One of my goals was to compile a list of 43 documentaries that have significantly shifted my viewpoint. However, as I took on this task, I found myself including 55 remarkable titles. While the number isn't what drives me, I believe that the quality and impact of the documentaries are what truly matters.
In this post, I present a selection of documentaries that have inspired, provoked thought, and sometimes startled me. These films have broadened my understanding of various subjects, prompting me to question established norms and embrace new perspectives. My focus has been on a diverse array of documentaries—some are uplifting, others are stark and honest, but each has left a lasting impression.
Here, I will share trailers for each of these documentaries. Are you ready?
Section 1.1: The List of Documentaries
- Promises
- Up Documentary Series
- 13th
- Knock Down The House
- I am Greta
- Inside Bill's Brain
- Elon Musk: The Real-Life Iron Man
- Finding Vivian Maier
- Bill Cunningham New York
- Jiro Dreams of Sushi
- Chef's Table
- March of the Penguins
- Chasing Coral
- Honeyland
- We Are Not Princesses
- For Sama
- Wild Wild Country
- The Cove
- An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
- Ice on Fire
- Before The Flood
- David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
- Our Planet
- 2040
- Baraka
- My Octopus Teacher
- The Social Dilemma
- The Great Hack
- The Crime of the Century
- The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
- Icarus
- The Corporation
- Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room
- American Factory
- Seaspiracy
- Our Father
- Three Identical Strangers
- Human Flow
- Bowling For Columbine
- The Artist is Present
- Abstract: The Art of Design
- Won't You Be My Neighbor?
- Miss Americana
- Shawn Mendes: In Wonder
- Alien Worlds
- AlphaGo
- New Money: The Greatest Wealth Creation Event in History
- 97% Owned
- The Money Deluge: How The Rich Get Richer
- Food, Inc.
- Fed Up
- That Sugar Film
- The Light Bulb Conspiracy
- The Act of Killing
- The Shock Doctrine
Each of these documentaries has been a source of inspiration and insight for me.
Section 1.2: Engaging with the Documentaries
After reviewing this list, I'd love to hear your thoughts:
- Which of these documentaries have you seen?
- Are there any that resonated with you deeply?
- Were there any titles you weren't familiar with until now?
- Did any trailers catch you off guard?
- Is there a documentary that I may have overlooked, which deserves a spot here?
- Do you have any recommendations for other impactful documentaries?
Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
If you're interested in exploring more, check out this additional documentary list:
If you enjoyed this compilation, don't miss my curated selection of favorite movies (my top 43 films) below.
The first video showcases ten must-see documentaries that are bound to expand your horizons. These films, including titles like "Icarus" and "Man on Wire," promise to leave you in awe.
The second video dives into the best documentaries of all time, presenting a collection that guarantees to challenge your perspective and ignite your curiosity.
Fahri Karakas is the author of "Self-making Studio" and "If Life Gives You A Squash, Squash It!" He is passionate about doodling, creativity, asset creation, and envisioning the future.