doc-zilla – random selection

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Bad Influence

Mothers of the world… did you know what’s crush content is? That one kidfluencer has more views than CNN? At the end of this one you will know even more that you would like to 😉 Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing is the kind of documentary that sneaks up on you and hits…
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Shiny happy people…

If you ever watched 19 Kids and Counting and thought, “Wow, what a crazy but regular family!”—Shiny Happy People is here to kick you squarely in the naivety. And honestly? It’s doing the Lord’s work. This docuseries is like pulling back the curtain on a Pinterest-perfect family only to find a whole lot of weird…
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The Queen of Versailles

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous collided headfirst with an Econ 101 textbook and a pinch of Shakespearean hubris, then The Queen of Versailles is your gold-plated popcorn dream. Directed by Lauren Greenfield, this 2012 documentary is as entertaining as it is enlightening—like watching Real Housewives crash…
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Mala Mala

Watching Mala Mala is like stepping into a technicolor dream where gender is a playground, Puerto Rico is a character in its own right, and the soundtrack low-key makes you want to strut down a beach in full drag—heels sinking in the sand be damned. This documentary isn’t your typical “educational” film that makes you…
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Best in class

Welcome in reality where the surfing board is a symbol of deathly rebel In country when only the brave girls are swimming When U think that you have tough access to the water and surfing equipment … think again
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Franca, chaos and creation

“Franca: Chaos and Creation”, directed by Francesco Carrozzini, is far more than a documentary—it’s a moving, intimate, and visually arresting tribute to one of fashion’s most provocative and pioneering voices: Franca Sozzani. As the long-time editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia, Sozzani challenged the conventions of fashion media, using her platform to confront issues like domestic violence,…
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TOP 10 cult docs

Selection of the most interesting and rare documentaries about cults and their leaders. What veganism has to do with cult 1. Wild Wild Country (2018 – Netflix) A gripping docuseries about the controversial Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and his followers building a utopian city in Oregon, leading to one of the most bizarre and…
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Raving Iran

Raving Iran is a bold, emotionally charged documentary that transcends its surface narrative to become a powerful statement on artistic resistance, cultural identity, and the universal human yearning for freedom. Directed by Susanne Regina Meures, the film follows two young Iranian DJs—Anoosh and Arash—as they navigate the underground electronic music scene in Tehran, risking everything…
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Oh my god… it’s Jesus Camp

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you combine children, choreography, charismatic Christianity, and a PowerPoint presentation about eternal damnation, Jesus Camp has your answer. Spoiler: it’s a documentary, not a new Netflix horror series — though it sometimes feels like one. Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, Jesus Camp is a holy dip…
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Paris is burning

This 1990 documentary, directed by Jennie Livingston, is not just a film—it’s a cultural archive, a sassy syllabus, and a shimmering disco ball of truth reflecting both the pain and power of queer life in 1980s New York. It’s as educational as a TED Talk but with way more sequins and significantly better music. Set…
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The Source Family

If Wes Anderson ever tripped on acid and decided to document a real-life cult with impeccable fashion sense, cosmic tunes, and enough charisma to start a juice empire, The Source Family would be the result. This 2012 documentary—equal parts time capsule, cautionary tale, and spiritual scrapbook—takes viewers on a ride through the sun-drenched, sandalwood-scented world…
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