Documentaries have only gotten better as time has gone on, and not simply because of hindsight. As such, we think these are the best history documentaries ever.

Stanley Schtinter discusses his doc, narrated by Jeremy Irons and debuting at CPH:DOX, and how it "parasitizes the predatory relationship the dominant screen culture encourages people to have with its ...

There are multiple ways to celebrate Women’s History Month and the achievements and milestones of some of history’s loudest and proudest voices, whether it be reading about trailblazers or watching ...

At the recent 98th Academy Awards, Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir etched her name in history, earning the unique distinction of being the first woman to be nominated for both Best ...

Reshma Saujani, founder of Moms First, traveled around the country while producing a historic documentary about motherhood in America. Motherhood has become part of the culture wars. It can be seen in ...

Documentaries like Remake, Pinball, and How to Clean a House in Ten Easy Steps were among the best movies at the 2026 True False Film Fest.

A new documentary titled "Natchez" explores the complicated history of Natchez, Mississippi. The film contrasts the city's tourism based on antebellum mansions with its past as a major slave trading ...

"The History of Concrete" by John Wilson, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute (Photo by John Wilson) “The History of Concrete” is a documentary ...

The 1937 Flood — the band, not the disaster — has been entertaining audiences for more than 50 years. Now, multimedia journalist Randy Yohe has directed a one-hour documentary exploring the band’s ...