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Show Title: The Great Hack Genre: Documentary, Thriller Platform: Netflix Release Year: 2019 Duration: 2h 19m Overview Variety Review The Great Hack is a provocative documentary that investigates one of the most shocking data privacy scandals in modern history: the Cambridge Analytica affair. This gripping film dives deep into how personal data was weaponized for political manipulation, examining the role of social media in influencing major elections, including Brexit

Show Title:   Night on Earth Genre:   Nature Documentary Platform:   Netflix Release Year:  2020 Duration:   6 episodes (45 minutes each) Overview: Explore the unseen wonders of nature after dark in Night on Earth , a revolutionary Netflix documentary. Earlier technology could only capture nighttime in black and white, but cutting-edge low-light and thermal imaging cameras now unveil the night in breathtaking color. This is a visual experience unlike anything before. Night on

Show Title:   David Attenborough's Secret World of Sound Genre:   Documentary, Nature Platform:   Netflix Release Year:   2023 Duration:   3 episodes, approximately 50 minutes each Overview: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/feb/25/secret-world-of-sound-with-david-attenborough-review In David Attenborough's Secret World of Sound, the legendary naturalist explores the hidden soundscapes of nature, from the haunting songs of whales to the intricate clicks of dolphin

Show Title:   David Attenborough: Life in Color Genre:   Documentary, Nature Platform:   Netflix Release Year:   2021 Duration:   3 episodes, approximately 50 minutes each Overview: https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2021/6/4/life-in-color-season-one-review-david-attenborough/   David Attenborough: Life in Color  is a visually stunning documentary series where the renowned naturalist takes us on a journey to explore the captivating world of color in nature. Using innovative f

Show Title:   David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet Genre:   Documentary, Environmental, Nature Platform:   Netflix Release Year:   2020 Duration:   1 hour 23 minutes Overview: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/sep/25/david-attenborough-a-life-on-our-planet-review-climate-emergency-documentary   In David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet , the legendary naturalist reflects on his career and the environmental changes he's witnessed. Using rare footage and a personal na

Show Title:   Seaspiracy Genre:   Documentary, Environmental, Investigative Journalism Platform:   Netflix Release Year:   2021 Duration:   1 hour 29 minutes Overview: https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/netflix-seaspiracy-review-if-you-can-still-eat-fish-after-watching-this-film-were-not-made-the-same/   Directed by Kip Andersen, Seaspiracy  takes a hard-hitting look at the environmental destruction caused by the global fishing industry. The documentary explores issues like overfi

Show Title:   Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret Genre:   Documentary, Environmental, Investigative Journalism Platform:   Netflix Release Year:   2014 Duration:   1 hour 30 minutes Overview: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3302820/ Directed by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn, Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret  explores the often-overlooked environmental impact of animal agriculture. The documentary investigates why leading environmental organizations hesitate to address thi

Show Title:   Rotten Genre:   Documentary, Investigative Journalism Platform:   Netflix Release Year:   2018 (Season 1), 2019 (Season 2) Duration:   Season 1, 6 episodes approx. 55 minutes each Season 2, 6 episodes approx. 55 minutes each Overview: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-rotten-review-20180104-story.html Rotten , a Netflix original documentary series, dives deep into the hidden world of the global food industry. Rotten uncovers the darker, often sho

Show Title:   Dirty Money Genre:   Documentary, Crime, Investigation Platform:   Netflix Release Year:   2018 - 2020 Duration:   Season 1, 6 episodes, approx. 50 minutes each Season 2, 6 episodes, approx. 60 minutes each Overview: https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/dirty-money-season-1-review-spoiler-free/ " Dirty Money " is a gripping documentary series on Netflix that exposes some of the most scandalous financial crimes in recent history. Each season explores different corporate

Show Title:   Unnatural Selection Genre:   Documentary, Science Platform:   Netflix Release Year:  2019 Duration:   4 Episodes Overview: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/oct/17/unnatural-selection-netflix-docuseries-gene-editing Unnatural Selection explores the groundbreaking field of genetic engineering , focusing on the revolutionary Crispr technology. This four-part docuseries delves into its potential to alter life on a molecular level, examining its use in m

Show Title:   A Trip to Infinity Genre:   Documentary, Science, Philosophy Platform:   Netflix Release Year:  2022 Duration:   99 minutes Overview: https://washburnreview.org/41720/arts-entertainment/this-film-really-is-a-trip-to-infinity/ A Trip to Infinity is a documentary directed by Jonathan Halperin, exploring the concept of infinity through interviews with mathematicians, physicists, and philosophers. It delves into topics like black holes, the universe’s infinite natu

Show Title:  The Great Hack Genre:  Documentary, Thriller Platform:   Netflix Release Year:  2019 Duration:  2h 19m Overview: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-rotten-review-20180104-story.html The Great Hack  is a provocative documentary directed by Karim Amer and Jehane Noujaim, investigating the data privacy scandal that rocked the world—Cambridge Analytica. The film dives deep into the manipulation of personal data for political gain, examining the shockin