Recommend a Documentary

[Stranded]

?"Been a while since we've had one of these, and the nights are drawing in, so I need something new to watch. A few to get things going.. ""Cold War"" (1998) Series made by the same people who did 'The World at War'. Covers the period from 1945 to 1991. This is episode 1, the same person's put up all the other episodes too.. ""To Mars by A-Bomb: The Secret History of Project Orion"" (2002) BBC film about the Cold War era plan to build an ocean liner-sized spaceship, propelled by endless external nuclear explosions. Fascinating from start to finish. ""Reggae"" (1971) Film about the 1970 Wembley reggae festival. Live clips, interviews, etc. If you like old ska/reggae you'll love it. "

[El Scorchio]

"Absolutely. Really shows the complete viciousness of the cycle they get caught up in and how hard it is to break. Maybe even from something small in the first place, and they aren't really bad people necessarily either."

[Vexed]

El Scorchio 1:59 Tue Feb 13 Fucking savage innit? An absolute gut punch. But I can honestly say that it's changed my thinking on these types of people and how badly the cards are stacked against you if you find yourself in that position. I think they should make kids watch it in their early teens just to show them the reality that some people end up in through some bad decisions.

[El Scorchio]

"Vexed 2:50 Seconded. I watched it last year or so. Brilliant doc, and completely heartbreaking in a lot of places. Especially the one guy- I won't go into more detail with him for the sake of anyone who hasn't seen it, but, if you've seen it you know."

[zico]

"On Netflix - Lover, Stalker, Killer - You will never go on a date again after watching this! How to Catch a Serial Killer. Story of how British cop Steve Fulcher's career was ended after the arrest of killer Christopher Halliwell. Perfect example of how a criminals rights seem more important than a victims."

[Chip Shop Charlie]

I have to agree with Chim....that Dopesick series had me shouting at the TV. Painkiller is a little too polished.

[Hammer and Pickle]

"Crikey chim - that’s a hardcore opioid right? The strongest thing I’ve ever had was Ketonal Forte for an earache and that was aaaaiiiiiiiiii!!!!-type pain. Anyway, that’s it. Dooesick was the one I was recommended but forgot the name and came up with Painkiller. It’s on Netflix, which is my usual TV experience dealer these days."

[chim chim cha boo]

"Hammer and Pickle 1:05 Sat Jan 27 I'm on that stuff (Oxycontin) after the crash. Fuck Painkiller off and watch the infinitely better Dopesick. Neither of those shows are documentaries (they are dramas) but they both explain the Purdue Pharma's lies. It's a sickening story but Dopesick was close to Michael Keaton's (I think one of America's best actors) heart as his nephew died abusing it. It's got the excellent Will Poulter, an English actor in it too"

[lowlife]

"American Nightmare is good, insane how the police and FBI handled that. Watched Captains of the World, on Netflix. Pretty decent stuff, apart from Aluko appearing in it. They even put ‘England legend’ under her name. Ridiculous box ticking. Utterly useless commentary from her as usual."

[lowlife]

"American Nightmare is good, insane how the police and FBI handled that. Watched Captains of the World, on Netflix. Pretty decent stuff, apart from Aluko appearing in it. They even put ‘England legend’ under her name. Ridiculous box ticking. Utterly useless commentary from her as usual."

[Tomshardware]

"Vexed 2:50 Fri Jan 26 Watched this yesterday. Must be the hardest hitting documentary I've ever seen, very sad and a real roller coaster."

[martinbritt_63]

"""Behind The Gate"" Horse-racing documentary (2013) - 85 minutes duration. Narrated by Joe Pesci Worth a watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVjv9iXD3hM"

[Hammer and Pickle]

"Been recommended Painkiller. It's about the start and aftermath of the big-pharma-fueled opioid pandemic in the US, which as far as I can tell is now pretty much out of control. Grim viewing but it's a duty, I suppose."

[Tomshardware]

Vexed 2:50 Fri Jan 26 Looks interesting.

[claypole]

24 hours in police custody - murder on camera

[PostmanPissed]

"Those into F1 the Brawn four parter on Disney+ is a decent watch. Not just the fairy tale of a constructor's championship and driver's championship but the background turmoil of barely any money, jealousy of the big teams and the politics between the teams and Ecclestone and Moseley. The only issue is the presenter Keanu Reeves, surprised he didn't send any of the interviewee's to sleep."

[chim chim cha boo]

mallard 6:28 Thu Jan 11 Seriously? Have you never seen World At War?

[zico]

If anyone likes their crime dramas American Murder: The Family Next Door is a haunting watch.

[mallard]

"LeroysBoots 12:17 Fri Jan 26 Re: Recommend a Documentary Ch4 now, Miners Stroke, looks decentl Just watched the first episode - great viewing! Must admit it shocked me how much The Miners loved their hard-working, filthy jobs!"

[1964]

Another shout for: World War 2 - From the Frontlines A bit biased towards the US and it misses out important battles like Arnhem and Burma but very good nonetheless. Fantastic colored enhanced film.

[LeroysBoots]

"Vexed, never knew about that, just watched the trailer, definitely going on my list, thank you"

[Oh dear]

It’s a pity nobody has ever a documentary on the three guys who got shot in Rettendon. That’d be worth watching ;>)

[Vexed]

"A Life Of Crime 1984-2020 is great, a bit grim and probably one of the most gutting things I've ever watched but fully recommend it despite these things!"

[LeroysBoots]

"Stroke !, Strike even"

[BBondsBootlaces]

Thanks Zuki. I watched off the rails...was amusing until it wasn't. What a story.

[LeroysBoots]

"Ch4 now, Miners Stroke, looks decentl"