Top 10 Must Watch Documentaries In 2022

In this ever-changing world, it's essential to know the history and create a future. How to know the lives of great and inspiring people if not through biographies and documentaries. The Internet is flooded with the stories of many people, their lifestyle, challenges, and their success. Many happenings that left an impact have various perspectives which deserve to be heard. Documentaries are not just movies, they create History. There are so many documentaries on various platforms for you to watch. Here are the top 10 lists that you cannot miss watching in 2022.

1. The Princess

There is so much content about Princess Diana lately. Many people are talking about the life of the princess. But, this Released in July 2022, this 94 minutes movie is worth watching. This documentary also showcases how royal her life was.

Original Language - English Streaming platform - Hotstar

2. We Need To Talk About Cosby

This is an American documentary, that explores the life and career of Bill Cosby Bill Cosby is an American comedian, actor, and pro >> Read More... until his sex-assault cases. This came up as a four-part mini-series where comedians, journalists, and survivors have a conversation about Bill Cosby. This exploration invites a candid first-talk conversation about the man's descent from “America’s Dad” to a sexual predator.

Original Language - English Streaming on - Voot

3. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

The sci-fi biography of the ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan who was arrested in 1994 as he was framed as a spy. This biography is all about the man who was failed by the country but he added a silver lining through the success of Mangalyaan. This brilliant movie was simultaneously shot in Hindi / Tamil / English. Though the movie didn't go through the box office in the initial days, it's now gaining momentum. The movie stars R.Madhavan as Nambi Narayanan, who is being appreciated for his effort and screen performance. The movie premiered at the Cannes festival 2022 and later had a theatrical release. This is a must-watch biography for every Indian citizen.

Original Language - Hindi / Tamil / English Streaming on - Theaters

4. The Janes

In the late 1960s, some women formed a group and operated silently underground forming a network, providing safe abortions to women across Chicago. Abortions were illegal at that time and these brave volunteers called themselves ‘The Jane’, who included wives, mothers, and young girls helped 11,000 women to get low-cost safe abortions. It was unjust to the 7 women of this clandestine network who got arrested for the crime of abortion in 1972. This documentary covers the story of these Janes, which is very much a timely movie to watch.

Original Language - English Streaming on - HBO

5. Downfall: The Case Against Boeing

The film looks into the history of the downfall of Boeing in a very short period. The crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, and the subsequent interviews are covered in the movie. The movie premiered in a virtual screening at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2022, and was later released on Netflix. This documentary brings to light Boeing being concerned more about finance than the safety of their passengers which killed 346 people.

Original Language - English Streaming on - Netflix

6. Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off

This documentary is an intimate look into the life of the skateboarder Tony Hawk featuring his recent interview and footage from his early days of skating. The most influential skateboarder is still inspiring people at the age of 53 with his never-ending spirit for the sport. Hawk is the pioneer of modern vertical skating, and this is his story.

Original Language - English Streaming on - HBO and HBO Max

7. Halftime

Jennifer Lopex, the global superstar, looks at her multifaceted career in this intimate documentary. She looks over her iconic career as a singer, actor, and all-arounder while preparing for the 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. She shares the pressure of the spotlight in the documentary.

Original Language - English Streaming on - Netflix

8. The Book Of Queer

This docuseries is all about queer celebrities and their stories. Guest narrators for the series include comedian Margaret Cho, actress Dominique Jackson, actors Alex Newell, and Leslie Jordan, and television personality Ross Mathews. The book of Queer is not just a typical documentary. This is a thought-provoking unique story from various personalities. Season 1 is live.

Original Language - English Streaming on - Amazon Prime

9. Menudo: Forever Young

Season 1 of this docu-series is out and it covers the untold story of the rise and fall of the Menudo Band. The series is behind the scenes of the biggest Latin boy bands. The series is a fascinating History of the ignition of the boy bands in music. This provokes the original stories behind the dark curtains.

Original Language - Bilingual ( English and Latin ) Streaming on - HBO Max