I don't own a tv for nearly a year now, as I recounted on a post here, and I still find the regular t.v. shows uninteresting. If I get a chance to watch, I click on Netflix. Aside from the now meme-worthy 'Netflix and chill', it can also be for other shows such as their documentaries.
For me documentaries are a higher form of escapism. An escape that doesn't necessarily lead you to comfort or happiness. An escape that brings you the realest human emotions such as fear, anger, despair. Realities such as hunger, poverty and death that you can almost taste and smell. It opens your eyes and mind even farther than just seeing a one-sided newscast or your favourite author of fiction.
If you are tired of the reality trash shows, the biased news, and (Insert your favourite t.v. series) is on hiatus, or have already ended, try to catch these following documentaries on Netflix:
My Beautiful Broken Brain
A stroke survivor trying to re-learn everything she knew in her new world filled with strange colours and sound. What do you see in your world? How do you see your world?
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Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight For Freedom
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Virunga
A true story of the the courage of protecting the wildlife in Congo from poachers, corrupt officials and deadly threats. Caught in the crossfire are the mountain gorillas getting killed in their own habitat. Who are the real beasts and creature?
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Making a Murderer
You might have seen some memes about this on the social media. He served 18 years for a crime he did not commit. And he's back in jail again. This turned a lot of viewers into overnight detectives and judge.
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Living on a Dollar
How much can a dollar get you? A candy? This team tried to live amongst those who live on a dollar. Reflect on how much you have and tell me if you ever feel any different after seeing this.
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If you have any other favourite documentaries, please feel free to share on the comments below.
P.S. This post is not sponsored by Netflix. :)
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