Few things are as dependable in television as the annual onslaught of true-crime nightmares. Each year, a new crop of gruesome, devastating and, admit it, often fascinating documentaries about the ...

Television news has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, fueled by technological advancements, evolving audience preferences and the emergence of streaming platforms. While traditional ...

Films about Israel and a union drive at Amazon are acclaimed Oscar hopefuls. But they are largely unavailable to American audiences. By Marc Tracy Several years ago, two Palestinians and two Israelis ...

Sports documentaries are booming. However, IP rights, licensing deals and athlete partnerships now determine who profits from the next big hit.

Documentaries can be both entertaining and fascinating. And much like television shows, there's a wide range of non-fiction storytelling out there, including deep dives into the inner workings of ...

As industry consolidation continues, documentary films face a challenging path to supportive investors, wide distribution, and sustainable success. But the best documentaries of 2025 go a long way ...

For decades, films about transgender people tended to be sensationalistic. A newer crop is more celebratory — and opening doors for its young subjects. By Robert Ito See more of our coverage in your ...

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us. Documentaries weren’t always this cool.

With over 3,000 categories and entertainment genres in the span of 25 years, Netflix has offered its users an array of content, ranging from feature films and sitcoms to documentaries and competition ...

Aleisha Brown is a young writer from Perth, Western Australia. She developed her literary skills through a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing + Professional Writing and Publishing from Curtin ...

Wildlife documentaries like the BBC’s recent series, Planet Earth III, are renowned for offering breathtaking images of animals in their natural habitats. You’d be forgiven for thinking these shows ...