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The Political Documentaries category on Netflix is identified by the secret code 7018 . Below are 100 Political Documentaries titles currently traceable on Netflix, sorted by rating. Top picks include World War II in Colour (2009), Greatest Events of WWII in Colour (2019), For Sama (2019).
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Last updated: 28 Sep 2021. Independent reference, not affiliated with Netflix.
World War II in Colour (2009) Footage of the most dramatic moments from World War II is restored in color and high definition for this historical documentary series.
Year: 200970254851 · IMDb
Greatest Events of WWII in Colour (2019) From the attack on Pearl Harbor to D-Day, the most pivotal events of World War II come to life in this vivid docuseries featuring colorized footage.
Year: 201980989924 · IMDb
For Sama (2019) During the uprising in Syria, a young mother weighs fleeing to raise her daughter or staying to fight for freedom in this harrowing documentary.
Year: 201981132389 · IMDb
Winter on Fire (2015) Over 93 days in Ukraine, what started as peaceful student demonstrations became a violent revolution and full-fledged civil rights movement.
Year: 201580031666 · IMDb
Our President (2017) This documentary explores the meteoric rise of Roh Moo-hyun during Korea’s 2002 presidential elections despite being the candidate in last place.
Year: 201780192784 · IMDb
Collective (2019) In 2015, a nightclub fire in Bucharest killed 64 people, unleashing an investigation that uncovered massive health care fraud and government corruption.
Year: 201981214045 · IMDb
Cowspiracy (2014) Learn how factory farming is decimating the planet's natural resources -- and why this crisis has been largely ignored by major environmental groups.
Year: 201480033772 · IMDb
Inside Job (2010) Learn in comprehensive, cogent detail about the pervasive and deep-rooted Wall Street corruption that led to the global economic meltdown of 2008.
Year: 201070139555 · IMDb
The Square (2013) This Emmy-winning, street-level view of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution captures the astonishing uprising that led to the collapse of two governments.
Year: 201370268449 · IMDb
Mishima: The Last Debate (2020) Amidst a wave of student uprisings, writer and Japanese nationalist Yukio Mishima accepts an invitation to debate Tokyo University’s Zenkyoto group.
Year: 202081488310 · IMDb
Flint Town (2018) Over a two-year period, filmmakers embedded with cops in Flint, Michigan, reveal a department grappling with volatile issues in untenable conditions.
Year: 201880156688 · IMDb
Chico: Artista Brasileiro (2015) This portrait of musician, playwright, novelist and poet Chico Buarque celebrates the popular, provocative art that made him a cultural force.
Year: 201581484018 · IMDb
Sergio (2009) This moving documentary profiles Sergio Viera de Mello, the charismatic U.N. High Commissioner of Human Rights, who was killed by terrorists in Iraq.
Year: 200970112740 · IMDb
Race for the White House (2016) This miniseries featuring archival footage and interviews with experts captures the drama of six of history's most iconic presidential campaigns.
Year: 201680114987 · IMDb
The Cuba Libre Story (2015) This documentary series recounts the tumultuous history of Cuba, a nation of foreign conquest, freedom fighters and Cold War political machinations.
Year: 201580109535 · IMDb
Killer Ratings (2019) Brazilian TV personality and politician Wallace Souza faces accusations of masterminding the violent crimes he reported on and rallied against.
Year: 201980217946 · IMDb
The Family (2019) An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.
Year: 201980063867 · IMDb
Fire in the Blood (2012) Filmmaker Dylan Mohan Gray delves into Africa's AIDS crisis to put a human face on those caught in the battle over inexpensive, generic HIV drugs.
Year: 201270268209 · IMDb
Sherpa (2015) Filmed in 2014, this riveting documentary tells the lesser-known story of Himalayan guides who risk everything to support climbers on Mount Everest.
Year: 201580076001 · IMDb
Sir! No Sir! (2005) This documentary chronicles the largely forgotten antiwar activities of American GIs and other members of the military during the Vietnam era.
Year: 200570043764 · IMDb
ReMastered: Tricky Dick and The Man in Black (2018) This documentary chronicles Johnny Cash's 1970 visit to the White House, where Cash's emerging ideals clashed with Richard Nixon's policies.
Year: 201880191051 · IMDb
Helmut Schmidt -- Lebensfragen (2013) This made-for-TV drama charts the life of former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, who led his nation through the turbulent 1970s and early '80s.
Year: 201370308062 · IMDb
Waiting for 'Superman' (2010) This dynamic documentary weaves together stories about students, educators and reformers to shed light on America's failing public school system.
Year: 201070129364 · IMDb
Hitler - A Career (1977) This documentary examines how Adolf Hitler's talent for manipulation, psychology and image-making led him from humble origins to near-world conquest.
Year: 197780106791 · IMDb
RBG (2018) By turns heartfelt and playful, this documentary details Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life and landmark work on women's rights.
Year: 201880240086 · IMDb
Get Real (2019) This investigative series explores social and political issues and trends across Asia, from China's social credit system to Malaysia's tahfiz schools.
Year: 201981477630 · IMDb
Get Me Roger Stone (2017) Examine the rise, fall and rebirth of political operative Roger Stone, who's been an influential member of Team Trump for decades.
Year: 201780114666 · IMDb
Reversing Roe (2018) Through interviews with abortion rights supporters and opponents, this film lifts the lid on a decades-long political campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Year: 201880192834 · IMDb
Miss Americana (2020) In this revealing documentary, Taylor Swift embraces her role as a songwriter and performer — and as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.
Year: 202081028336 · IMDb
The Last Czars (2019) When social upheaval sweeps Russia in the early 20th century, Czar Nicholas II resists change, sparking a revolution and ending a dynasty.
Year: 201980211648 · IMDb
Hail Satan? (2019) Meet The Satanic Temple, a provocative group whose crusade for religious freedom includes challenging corruption and having a devilish sense of humor.
Year: 201981053111 · IMDb
Where's My Roy Cohn? (2019) Political fixer Roy Cohn gets profiled in this documentary that highlights his unscrupulous tactics, tormented spirit and mentorship of Donald Trump.
Year: 201981077041 · IMDb
Whose Vote Counts, Explained (2020) The right to vote is at the foundation of America's democracy. But not every vote is created equal. How does the system work, and can it be fixed?
Year: 202081304760 · IMDb
Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony (2002) This documentary recounts the fascinating and little-known role that music has played in the struggle to eradicate apartheid in South Africa.
Year: 200260025029 · IMDb
Black Panthers (1968) In Oakland, Black Panther Party members and supporters rally for the release of co-founder Huey P. Newton. A short documentary directed by Agnès Varda.
Year: 196881471895 · IMDb
E-Team (2014) The courageous investigators of Human Rights Watch's Emergencies Team risk their lives to document unlawful attacks on civilians by brutal dictators.
Year: 201470299286 · IMDb
Farmageddon (2011) This provocative documentary tells the story of farms that were providing safe, healthy foods to their communities but were forced to stop.
Year: 201170235704 · IMDb
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You (2016) This documentary turns the spotlight on the man behind the iconic 'All in the Family,' with comments from friends, family and famous collaborators.
Year: 201680097360 · IMDb
Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower (2017) Mobilized by teenage activist Joshua Wong, young citizens of Hong Kong take to the streets in a bid to preserve their history of autonomy from China.
Year: 201780169348 · IMDb
Trump: An American Dream (2018) Friends, associates and critics reveal the truly American story of Donald Trump, the brash businessman who defied the odds to become U.S. president.
Year: 201880206395 · IMDb
The Edge of Democracy (2019) Political documentary and personal memoir collide in this exploration into the complex truth behind the unraveling of two Brazilian presidencies.
Year: 201980190535 · IMDb
El Pepe, a Supreme Life (2018) In this intimate documentary, former Uruguayan President José 'Pepe' Mujica talks about lessons he learned while in prison, his ideals and the future.
Year: 201881094074 · IMDb
John Lewis: Good Trouble (2020) The life of John Lewis is celebrated in this documentary that follows his journey from civil rights activist to United States Representative.
Year: 202081246322 · IMDb
Dead Donkeys Fear No Hyenas (2017) This documentary examines the controversy over foreign investment in Ethiopian commercial farmlands, where economic development has a human cost.
Year: 201781409017 · IMDb
When Louis Met... Chris Eubank (2002) Celebrity profiler Louis Theroux hears all about the life philosophies that drive Chris Eubank as he spends time at home, in the ring, and on a shopping trip for jodphurs with the eccentric former world champion boxer.
Year: 200270222214 · IMDb
Mitt (2014) The real Mitt Romney is revealed in this documentary that goes beyond the sound bites with unprecedented access to his 2012 presidential campaign.
Year: 201470296733 · IMDb
The Day I Met El Chapo (2017) Mexican superstar actress Kate del Castillo reveals the untold story of her encounter with El Chapo Guzmán, the world’s most-wanted drug lord.
Year: 201780184569 · IMDb
Knock Down The House (2019) Go behind the scenes as four determined women -- including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- challenge big-money politicians in the 2018 race for Congress.
Year: 201981080637 · IMDb
Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018) In this provocative documentary, director Michael Moore examines the impact of Donald Trump's presidency and seeks a political escape plan.
Year: 201881014833 · IMDb
Saving Capitalism (2017) Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich meets with Americans from all walks of life as he chronicles a seismic shift in the nation's economy.
Year: 201780127558 · IMDb
Feminists: What Were They Thinking? (2018) Revisiting 1970s photos of women that captured a feminist awakening, this film explores those women's lives and examines the continued need for change.
Year: 201880216844 · IMDb
Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press (2017) Hulk Hogan's court case against Gawker Media sheds light on wealthy, powerful figures who challenge freedom of the press in order to silence critics.
Year: 201780168227 · IMDb
Two Catalonias (2018) Lawmakers and activists with conflicting ideologies speak about the complexities of Catalonia's politics and the fight for its independence from Spain.
Year: 201880992039 · IMDb
Ibrahim a Fate to Define (2019) Raised in a quiet home, Lina searches for answers while investigating the mystery behind her father's disappearance in this documentary.
Year: 201981435737 · IMDb
FTA (1972) The restored documentary captures the Pacific leg of the 1971 anti-Vietnam War "Free the Army" comedy tour and experiences on both sides of the stage.
Year: 197270112759 · IMDb
Europe's Most Dangerous Man: Otto Skorzeny in Spain (2020) Declassified documents reveal the post-WWII life of Otto Skorzeny, a close Hitler ally who escaped to Spain and became an adviser to world presidents.
Year: 202081493626 · IMDb
Conspiracy (2015) Skeptics and others discuss widely held conspiracy theories involving aliens, government cover-ups, secret assassinations and other intrigues.
Year: 201580118873 · IMDb
Living Undocumented (2019) Eight undocumented families' fates roller-coast as the United States' immigration policies are transformed.
Year: 201980209609 · IMDb
A Perfect Crime (2020) This docuseries investigates the 1991 killing of politician Detlev Rohwedder, an unsolved mystery at the heart of Germany's tumultuous reunification.
Year: 202081022994 · IMDb
The Countess & The Russian Billionaire (2020) This documentary follows the love story of Countess Alexandra Tolstoy and oligarch Sergei Pugachev, and the scandal that led to their fallout.
Year: 202081485995 · IMDb
Silvio Forever (2011) Through the clever use of his own words, this documentary examines former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his influence over Italian politics.
Year: 201181262870 · IMDb
The Trial (2018) Insider interviews and footage capture key moments in the trial of disgraced former President Dilma Rousseff, whose scandal had far-reaching fallout.
Year: 201881464323 · IMDb
Alt-Right: Age of Rage (2018) This documentary follows a white power leader and an Antifa activist leading up to the Charlottesville riots in the first year of Trump's presidency.
Year: 201880998786 · IMDb
Hillary (2020) In this four-part documentary series, former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton reflects candidly on her life and career.
Year: 202081266238 · IMDb
American Chaos (2018) In the lead-up to the 2016 election, director James D. Stern travels across the country to interview Donald Trump supporters in this documentary.
Year: 201881000292 · IMDb
Future June (2015) In this documentary, four men in São Paulo leading seemingly disparate lives face challenges in a surging middle-class, weeks before the 2014 World Cup.
Year: 201581464321 · IMDb
My name is KIM Bok-dong (2019) For 27 years, Kim Bok-dong fought tirelessly to spread education and recognition of the painful history of World War II's comfort women.
Year: 201981252857 · IMDb
My Way (2016) Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi opens up about his life, including his sex scandals, corruption trials, and friendship with Putin.
Year: 201680148275 · IMDb
ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium (2019) The shocking murder of singer Victor Jara in 1973 turned him into a powerful symbol of Chile's struggle. Decades later, a quest for justice unfolds.
Year: 201980191048 · IMDb
Patria (2019) Paco Ignacio Taibo II brings his book trilogy to life, highlighting Mexico's history in 1854-1867, a period he considers foundational to the country.
Year: 201980988257 · IMDb
1994 (2019) Archival video and new interviews examine Mexican politics in 1994, a year marked by the rise of the EZLN and the assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio.
Year: 201980991872 · IMDb
This Is Personal (2019) This documentary explores how activists mobilized millions to participate in the Women’s March following the 2016 inauguration of President Trump.
Year: 201981132559 · IMDb
Generation Revolution (2016) London's young activists of color are profiled in a documentary that offers an inside look at their spirited fight against oppression and injustice.
Year: 201681326593 · IMDb
Citizen Roh (2019) After his presidency, Roh Moo-hyun returned to his hometown to spend his days creating an eco-friendly community and nights dreaming of a better society.
Year: 201981396513 · IMDb
Spycraft (2021) The spy game is a serious business, and throughout history, the tools and technologies developed for it have mattered as much as the spies themselves.
Year: 202181014547 · IMDb
How to Become a Tyrant (2021) Ruling with an iron fist requires an aspiring dictator to know the playbook for absolute power, as history's despots prove in this sardonic docuseries.
Year: 202180989772 · IMDb
Undercover Asia (2021) This investigative series examines social issues and trends around Asia, including suicide, gender violence and limb-lengthening surgeries.
Year: 202181477504 · IMDb
JFK: The Making of a President (2017) Explore how John F. Kennedy's worldview was influenced by his younger years, when he endured poor health, family tragedy and a demanding father.
Year: 201780158588 · IMDb
The Mitfords: A Tale of Two Sisters (2017) Jessica and Diana were sisters who were separated by just a few years in age. But their political ideologies couldn't have been any farther apart.
Year: 201780158581 · IMDb
How to Stage a Coup (2017) Explore how Caesar, Napoleon, Mussolini, Hitler and modern-day dictators consolidated their considerable power through bold and brazen coups.
Year: 201780158769 · IMDb
The Russian Revolution (2017) Starting in 1881, this film describes how the personal battle between the royal Romanovs and Lenin's Ulyanov family led to the Russian Revolution.
Year: 201780158770 · IMDb
Bobby Kennedy for President (2018) Historic footage and leading voices of the era examine the 'Bobby Phenomenon' of the 1960s and the legacy of the man who helped redefine the country.
Year: 201880174282 · IMDb
Docupy/Ungleichland (2018) Featuring interviews with leading economic experts, this documentary explores the causes and effects of wealth disparity in Germany.
Year: 201881022394 · IMDb
The 43 (2019) This docuseries disputes the Mexican government's account of how and why 43 students from Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College vanished in Iguala in 2014.
Year: 201981045551 · IMDb
Marele jaf comunist (2004) A deconstruction of the 1959 bank heist in Romania, where a group of robbers pulls off the feat then is ordered by the state to reenact it on film.
Year: 200481149217
Bucharest, Where Are You? (2014) This frantic documentary analyzes the stories of Romanian street protesters who occupied Bucharest in 2012, calling for presidential impeachment.
Year: 201481149219
Videograms of a Revolution (1992) This documentary uses news footage and amateur video to paint a vivid picture of Romania’s 1989 revolution and the fall of dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu.
Year: 199270047777
Nisman: The Prosecutor, the President, and the Spy (2020) This docuseries details the suspicious death of Alberto Nisman, investigator of the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association building.
Year: 202080197991
Moo-hyun, Tale of Two Cities (2016) Two politicians ran for seats in South Korea's National Assembly in different cities and eras, but shared the dream of a world where people come first.
Year: 201681219138
Criminal Conspiracy (2017) Journalists chronicle a decade of presidential attacks against South Korea's freedom of the press, and of corruption in its broadcasting companies.
Year: 201781219137
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020) A groundbreaking summer camp galvanizes a group of teens with disabilities to help build a movement, forging a new path toward greater equality.
Year: 202081001496
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005) Featuring rare concert footage and interviews with legendary musicians, this documentary traces Bob Dylan's life story and extraordinary career.
Year: 200570177496
Belluscone: Una storia siciliana (2014) In this satirical meta-documentary, Franco Maresco attempts to explore Silvio Berlusconi's ties to the Sicilian mafia — with "neomelodic" singers.
Year: 201480017217
I -Documentary of the Journalist- (2019) Maverick journalist Isoko Mochizuki faces stonewalling and pressure in her relentless pursuit of stories exposing misconduct by those in power.
Year: 201981258661
Červená (2017) In her own words, this documentary profiles renowned opera singer Soňa Červená and how the tumultuous events of 20th-century Europe impacted her life.
Year: 201781289412
Popieluszko-poslaniec prawdy (2014) This documentary follows the life of Jerzy Popiełuszko, the chaplain of the Solidarity movement, who inspired Poles to stand up to the Communist regime.
Year: 201481306466
Data is Power (2020) As Germany builds its presence in the digital space, one rapidly growing online retailer is bent on bringing the nation up to speed in this documentary.
Year: 202081324785
Empress Sisi and the Anarchist (2020) The true story of Austria's Empress Elisabeth, whose assassination by an Italian anarchist in 1898 shocked the world and triggered historic unrest.
Year: 202081324786
Jarocin (2016) In the small town of Jarocin, the birth of a unique rock music festival provides an escape amid the social and political tensions of 1980s Poland.
Year: 201681306462
BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America (2020) Soda Stereo, Café Tacvba, Aterciopelados and others figure in this 50-year history of Latin American rock through dictatorships, disasters and dissent.
Year: 202081006953
