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Ask HN: What are great documentaries for curious minds?

5 points by dlivingston ↗ HN
Documentaries today often seem to prioritize sensationalism and hyperbole at the expense of nuance and truth. It's often hard to find interesting, factual, and curiosity-inspiring documentaries on major platforms and networks today. A great documentary or docuseries, though, can be profound in how it affects oneself.

HN, are there documentaries or docu-series that you recommend?

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LinuxBender
The Century of The Self [1] Apologies, it is in black and white and 4 hours long, but at least the first hour is very much worth watching. The documentary helps understand the psychology behind corporate and government influence and control.

[1] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ3RzGoQC4s

ironmagma
The show known as Air Disasters, Mayday, or Air Crash Investigation is pretty good. The first season especially is fairly devoid of sensationalism, but generally the episodes tell the actual story of the air crash with background provided by investigation experts.
zgniatacz
Civilisation: A Personal View by Kenneth Clark